Sometimes You See It, Sometimes You Don't
From redness to irritation, to no visible signs of complication, itchy peristomal skin is a very real problem. No one should have to accept skin concerns as part of life with a stoma.
Scratching the Surface of Peristomal Itching
How much do you know?
Uncover facts about peristomal itching and other skin concerns in this interactive quiz.
- How many people experience itchy skin around their stoma?
- How many ostomy nurses hear about itching from their patients?
- Do people with healthy looking skin experience itchy skin around their stoma?
Misconception #1 - Peristomal skin complications are expected
Reality: While it's true that skin complications around the stoma occur for many people, they shouldn't happen. If they are, it could be due to an improperly fitting skin barrier or changing the skin barrier too frequently. Watch how the cycle of unhealthy skin develops.
Misconception #2 - Itchy skin always looks red or inflamed
Reality: Many people living with a stoma experience itching while the skin around their stoma looks healthy. Many stoma care nurses have also seen this in their patients. See what they said in the Peristomal Itching Survey.
Misconception #3 - It's all about skin barrier fit
Reality: The fit and formulation of the skin barrier go hand in hand. Your pouching system will not maintain a good seal without proper fit. Without the correct formulation, the skin around your stoma can be at risk for complications. See how fit and formulation work together.
Misconception #4 - All skin barriers are the same
Reality: A recent study called ADVOCATE explored how the ceramide-infused CeraPlus skin barrier compared to skin barriers without ceramide.* People using the CeraPlus skin barrier had more positive results in key areas. Learn more about the findings of the ADVOCATE study.
The Impact of Peristomal Skin Complications
Your skin health can make a big difference in your quality of life.
Problems with the skin around your stoma can create difficulty with keeping a pouching system in place, which may lead to higher product usage and higher costs. It could also mean less time spent doing things you enjoy with the people who are important to you.
Learn more about the impact of peristomal skin complications on quality of life.
Helpful Ostomy Care Routines
For your pouching system to adhere properly, the skin around your stoma must be healthy. Establishing healthy habits around skin cleaning and measuring your stoma size regularly can help you manage your care. Watch this video to get started.
Ceramide-Infused Ostomy Products
Ceramide is a component of healthy skin. It is the skin's natural protection against dryness. Learn more about how ceramide works to help maintain healthy skin.
Peristomal Skin Assessment Guide for Consumers
Take your skin health into your own hands with this easy-to-use digital tool designed to help you identify common skin problems, suggest next steps, or understand when you should contact a stoma care nurse. Check it out.
Hollister Secure Start Services
With the right pouching system and healthy skin for it to adhere to, the risk of leakage goes down. And with less leakage, you'll have greater peace of mind. Achieving the right balance is possible with the proper help and support. Here's how we can help.
CeraPlus Skin Barrier
May help soothe itchy, dry skin.
Ceramide-infused formulation helps protect against damage, dryness, and itching.
The CeraPlus skin barrier comes in a range of fit options including one-piece, two-piece, flat, firm, convex, soft convex, tape border, and tapeless.
* compared to non-ceramide skin barriers from Hollister Ostomy Care
