Tag Archive: peristomal skin

crusting

Crusting: 3 Steps to Treat Peristomal Skin Irritation

Healthy skin around your stoma is essential for creating a good seal and preventing leaks. Learn how "crusting" can help protect and heal peristomal skin.

Kelsey Scarborough
When to Contact Your Doctor

When to Contact Your Doctor with Stoma Complications or Peristomal Skin Issues

It’s important to know what your healthy stoma and peristomal skin look like. There are some symptoms to watch for. Find a list for each in this article.

Laura Cox, LPC

Serving Medicare Ostomates Nationwide
How do you explain what an ostomy is to someone?
Andy S.
Explaining what an ostomy is and what it does is not always the easiest task.
 
I usually assess the situation and the person or people I’m talking to before determining how I’m going to explain what an ostomy is...