For children or confused adult patients, be sure the pouch or feeding tube is protected by clothing to prevent accidental dislodgment. If you are having problems with skin care around your stoma, seek the assistance of an E.T. nurse or someone well versed in ostomy management. Occasionally, despite your best efforts, peristomal skin problems will occur. Early intervention treatment can save you time, aggravation and expense. Treatment Folliculitis Traumatic removal of hair during pouch change results in inflammation and infection of hair follicles.
Lesions are painful and moist.
Once healed, carefully shave area. Use of adhesive remover and skin sealant is advised. Candidiasis Warm, moist environment creates an environment for growth of candida albicans. Generally diffuse red patches with characteristic advancing border and satellite lesions. Severe itching common.