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 1. Improperly Fitting Barrier
- Periodically measure the stoma and resize the wafer opening to be slightly larger than the stoma.
- Use a size that fits closely around the stoma.
- Use a light dusting of ostomy powder to any irritated skin and then apply wafer over the treated
skin. Change the wafer in 3 days and treat again if not totally resolved.
2. Mechanical Damage
- Apply stoma adhesive powder.
- If irritation is under the tape part of the wafer, try a different system that does not have tape.
- When removing the wafer, remove slowly to avoid skin stripping.
- You can use stoma adhesive powder on any open areas until healed.
- Contact your Certified WOC nurse if rash persists.
3. Allergy to Wafer
- If rash perfectly matches the brown part of the wafer, you may be allergic to the barrier.
- When cleaning the skin and preparing it for the wafer, do not use any soaps and rinse the skin well. Do not use any skin preparations.
- Apply stoma adhesive powder.
- If rash persists, change to another brand of ostomy wafers.
- If rash persists contact your Certified WOC nurse.
4. Folliculitis
- Inflammation of the hair follicles around the stoma. This is indicated by redness at the base of the hair shaft.
- Remove hair from the stoma area by either clipping with scissors or shaving with an electric razor.
5. Rash Under Skin Wafer
- Sometimes a rash is caused by a skin infection, skin sensitivity or leakage.
- The rash may be red or red with bumps. The rash is usually itchy.
- See your doctor for an antifungal skin treatment to use under the wafer.
- Only use treatment for a short period of time to clear up the rash.
- If rash persists contact your Certified WOC nurse.
6. Skin Irritation
- Periodically measure the skin barrier and size wafer to be slightly bigger than the stoma.
- Use a size that fits closely around the stoma.
- Use light dusting of ostomy powder to any irritated skin, then reapply wafer over the treated
skin. Change the wafer in 3 days and treat again if not totally resolved.
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This web site is geared to new ostomates as well as those individuals who have had their ostomy for many years.
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