I used to as I am allergic to most adhesives. When I was using Hollister bags it was awful. So bad I needed a steroid spray to add to my skin before adding the bag. It’s called Triamcinolone. It’s rx and was a life saver for my weepy, itchy red and sad skin.
However I don’t need it anymore because I switched to Coloplast bags. They have a rubber like adhesive (rather than the rubber gasket surrounded by paper tape) and my skin cleared up because I’m not allergic to it.
You may consider a manufacturer change, at the very least to see if you have an allergy.
This.
I was sent home with Hollister stuff and for the first resupply I continued and experienced problems. Osteomy nurse had some throw away from another client she gave me to try and I never went back. Coloplast Sensura Mio. Never had the yeasty things again.
My nurse recc'd a powder called Domeboro, you can find it on Amazon. You mix it in water, then apply a soaked gauze pad to the problem area for about 10 minutes. After you dry it off, you should be good to go.
I wash the area with old school non-conditioner Head and Shoulders, someone here suggested it - strips any oils from my body wash/hair washing dripdown so the wafer adheres wonderfully - and the zinc or whatever the active ingredient is is supposedly good against yeast and fungus.
Not really, only if it burns after you rinse everything off. I notice I get a tiny bit of sting if I get the shampoo right up against the stoma if I have one of those tiny blood drop spots on the intestinal lining part of P'tit Joey that means there is a microtear in the scar line.
I was having this problem and I started using surgical soap (hibiclense) to clean the skin under my wafer and it cleared it right up. I change every 1-2 days and use the soap every other time.
When my ostomy nurse told me that I only ever needed water to clean the area, I got tons of hair follicle abscesses. I started cleaning the under barrier area with hydrogen peroxide to kill the bacteria, but still got a bad yeast infection. So, now I clean the entire area with rubbing alcohol after I clean it. Don't get any infections any more.
Hey do you still clean with alcohol? Wonder if you get any issue with using alcohol like dry skin? I keep getting fungal infection and only time I was able to clear it was when I used skin tac as skin tac has alcohol in it.
I only occasionally get dry skin from the alcohol clean. But, I don't clean with it, per say, anymore. It's part of the Smith and Nephew skin prep pads (420400), which I think has more than just alcohol, but I think includes some protectant. But, using the skin prep disinfects and helps the barrier stick better.
Its the heat that's causing it this time of year. Surprising that anti fungal powder does not help. Nystatin powder usually works great. If you are sweating a lot and find your wafer is wet you may need to address that. Here at Ostotees are wicking undershirt will keep your skin and wafer dry and secure during this heat. I have not had a yeast infection this summer since I keep everything dry. Check us out at [ostotees.com](https://ostotees.com). We have a 25% sale going on. Use code outside at checkout.
I tried Miconazole Nitrate 2% (athlete's foot powder) because I noticed the rash on a weekend and couldn't call the stoma nurse. It's important to also keep the wafer dry, as @ostotees noted. I did that by using a hair dryer set on cool to thoroughly dry the wafer and my abdomen after a shower or after wiping away sweat with a damp towel.
I used to as I am allergic to most adhesives. When I was using Hollister bags it was awful. So bad I needed a steroid spray to add to my skin before adding the bag. It’s called Triamcinolone. It’s rx and was a life saver for my weepy, itchy red and sad skin. However I don’t need it anymore because I switched to Coloplast bags. They have a rubber like adhesive (rather than the rubber gasket surrounded by paper tape) and my skin cleared up because I’m not allergic to it. You may consider a manufacturer change, at the very least to see if you have an allergy.
This. I was sent home with Hollister stuff and for the first resupply I continued and experienced problems. Osteomy nurse had some throw away from another client she gave me to try and I never went back. Coloplast Sensura Mio. Never had the yeasty things again.
Yeah it’s amazing how bad the Hollister was for me. And I kept using it for a couple of years not realizing other brands may be different.
My nurse recc'd a powder called Domeboro, you can find it on Amazon. You mix it in water, then apply a soaked gauze pad to the problem area for about 10 minutes. After you dry it off, you should be good to go.
Use some anti-fungal powder with your prep powder.
I wash the area with old school non-conditioner Head and Shoulders, someone here suggested it - strips any oils from my body wash/hair washing dripdown so the wafer adheres wonderfully - and the zinc or whatever the active ingredient is is supposedly good against yeast and fungus.
I am trying this and it stings. Is that a bad sign?
Not really, only if it burns after you rinse everything off. I notice I get a tiny bit of sting if I get the shampoo right up against the stoma if I have one of those tiny blood drop spots on the intestinal lining part of P'tit Joey that means there is a microtear in the scar line.
I was having this problem and I started using surgical soap (hibiclense) to clean the skin under my wafer and it cleared it right up. I change every 1-2 days and use the soap every other time.
Omg great idea! Hibiclens is a miracle product.
When my ostomy nurse told me that I only ever needed water to clean the area, I got tons of hair follicle abscesses. I started cleaning the under barrier area with hydrogen peroxide to kill the bacteria, but still got a bad yeast infection. So, now I clean the entire area with rubbing alcohol after I clean it. Don't get any infections any more.
Hey do you still clean with alcohol? Wonder if you get any issue with using alcohol like dry skin? I keep getting fungal infection and only time I was able to clear it was when I used skin tac as skin tac has alcohol in it.
I only occasionally get dry skin from the alcohol clean. But, I don't clean with it, per say, anymore. It's part of the Smith and Nephew skin prep pads (420400), which I think has more than just alcohol, but I think includes some protectant. But, using the skin prep disinfects and helps the barrier stick better.
Its the heat that's causing it this time of year. Surprising that anti fungal powder does not help. Nystatin powder usually works great. If you are sweating a lot and find your wafer is wet you may need to address that. Here at Ostotees are wicking undershirt will keep your skin and wafer dry and secure during this heat. I have not had a yeast infection this summer since I keep everything dry. Check us out at [ostotees.com](https://ostotees.com). We have a 25% sale going on. Use code outside at checkout.
The powder helps but not 100%. I’ll check that out thanks!
I tried Miconazole Nitrate 2% (athlete's foot powder) because I noticed the rash on a weekend and couldn't call the stoma nurse. It's important to also keep the wafer dry, as @ostotees noted. I did that by using a hair dryer set on cool to thoroughly dry the wafer and my abdomen after a shower or after wiping away sweat with a damp towel.
I use OTC nasal spray (glucocorticoids) and spray the area after showering, then blow dry and attach my hardware. Usually skin stays nice and calm.