First, check the fit of your barrier. The size and shape of your stoma can change with weight gain or loss, or the development of a parastomal hernia (a bulging around the stoma). If the skin is red but not moist, consider stoma powder and use a barrier film spray over the powder so your pouch will adhere well. If you develop a rash that is itchy, it most likely is a fungal rash from moisture (this occurs most often in warmer weather). Using an antifungal powder with each pouching change will help. Use a barrier film spray over the powder so your pouch will adhere well. Stop using it once the rash has resolved. If the skin is raw and moist, consider <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a title="Medline Marathon Liquid Skin Protectant" href="https://www.healthproductsforyou.com/p-medline-marathon-liquid-skin-protectant.html" target="_blank">Marathon skin protectant </a></span>(made by Medline). Once applied to the weepy skin, Marathon leaves a dry coating over the skin, allowing your pouching system to stick. Be sure to change the system in about 3 days to reassess the skin (you want to be sure it is healing).