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Is the powder or the spray better for skin irritation?

Ostomy & J-Pouch | Last Active: Mar 29 8:18pm | Replies (28)
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@jaxfl we were told to change the appliance it every 5 days and we do it faithfully
May ask what type of bag you use. Since we are so new at this we are trying to find out what appliances work best
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Susan F, Volunteer Mentor | @susanf8 | Mar 22 7:53pm

@pidge32

Honestly, five days is a suggestion for a starting point. When I had my first ostomy, I was told to change it twice a week. The WOCNs I have worked with suggest changing it the day before you start having problems (which you find out by getting things like irritation). The only real rule is to not change so often your skin breaks down... Which is more like daily or several times a day.

I change every 4 days. Others get 7 days, it all depends.

I've used Coloplast extended wear and Eakins Seal for the last couple of decades.

What are you currently using? Have you been in touch with a WOCN since you started having irritation?

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