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@sepdvm Does Manuka Honey act as a moisture barrier too? All around my G-tube and below my skin has been burned by the stomach acid leaking. Leaving the area very red and sensitive. I have tried Aquaphor Advanced Therapy, Coloplast, and Calmoseptine. The calmoseptine will form a skin like cover but it comes off when cleansing the area.

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@omaest While some brands are very thick, I would not expect it to be a watertight barrier. Although it is good at preventing infection and stimulating healing. I wish
I knew more about stoma care to help you out,