{"id":14574,"date":"2020-08-11T11:00:16","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T10:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/?post_type=mtheme_knowledgebase&#038;p=14574"},"modified":"2021-02-01T13:14:42","modified_gmt":"2021-02-01T13:14:42","slug":"tips-for-looking-after-the-skin-around-your-stoma","status":"publish","type":"new-way-forward","link":"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/new-way-forward\/tips-for-looking-after-the-skin-around-your-stoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for looking after the skin around your stoma"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Hear from Susan, a community stoma care nurse.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><div class='w-full overflow-hidden rounded-2xl bg-dark-grey relative h-0' style='padding-top:56.25%;'><iframe class=\"lazyload h-full w-full m-0 absolute inset-0\" title=\"Looking After The Skin Around Your Stoma\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CVS_MuE8g5U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe class=\"lazyload h-full w-full m-0 absolute inset-0\"><\/div><\/p>\n<p>One of the most important things in managing your stoma is looking after the skin around it. Your skin can get irritated for many different reasons, when you notice a change it is important to go back to the basics of stoma care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stoma care routine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Remove your pouch with the use of a remover spray or wipe, allowing easy removal of the pouch from your skin.<br \/>\u2022 Remove any residue caused by seals or washers, by using an adhesive remover wipe and gently wiping. Please don\u2019t pick at the residue as this could cause skin damage.<br \/>\u2022 Clean around your stoma with warm water and a soft wipe. No soap is needed and there\u2019s no need to use baby wipes, as they can leave an oily residue on your skin and prevent your appliance from sticking.<br \/>\u2022 Pat the area dry or allow it to air dry.<br \/>\u2022 Check the size of your stoma is the same size as the hole in your pouch. If the pouch is cut too big or too small, it can cause skin problems.<br \/>\u2022 If your skin is looking sore or irritated, use a barrier spray or cream. They have a dual function of protecting and moisturising your skin, but remember a small bit goes a long way. Your Stoma Care nurse can advise the best spray or barrier for you.<\/p>\n<p>Continue with this routine until your skin has returned to its previous healthy state. If you have any concerns about your skin, please seek the help from your Stoma Care Nurse.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You might be interested in:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/new-way-forward\/sore-skin-around-stoma-article\/\">Causes of sore skin around your stoma<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/to-a-bigger-life\/skin-evaluation\/\">Evaluating the skin around your stoma<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/to-a-bigger-life\/introducing-a-bigger-life-community\/\">Introducing: A Bigger Life Community<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/new-way-forward\/can-i-find-local-stoma-care-nurse\/\">Where can I find my local stoma care nurse?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/to-a-bigger-life\/looking-after-your-abdominal-muscles-following-stoma-surgery\/\">Looking after your abdominal muscles following stoma surgery<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hear from Susan, a community stoma care nurse. 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