conflicting comments around the web, If I have sore red skin under my wafer around my ostomy, can this be used to heal it up?Since its a cream, I am confused as to how my appliance would stick to this??? will it dry and allow the appliance to stick and seal??
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Here are the instructions from the Ilex website. Scroll to the bottom for the instructions on how to use it for peristomal excoriation. Note that you do not cover it with petroleum jelly, and that is why your appliance will stick.
https://www.ilexhealthproducts..._use_2013_final7.pdf
Jan
https://www.ilexhealthproducts..._use_2013_final7.pdf
Jan
thanks Jan, I have been using the Stomahesive powder but it has not gotten any better really. Its not weeping just very red and a little sore directly under the ileostomy.
Poucho have you ever tried Kenalog spray? That worked for me.
Yes, I can vouch for ilex paste.
By far the best product to completely heal sore, raw, broken, inflamed and weeping skin around the Stoma.
I used it and within 3 days there was a vast improvement, within 5 days or there abouts, the skin around my Stoma had completely healed.
I still use it as a preventative measure as I don't wish to endure the agony of bile acid eroding my skin ever again...... My only worry now is butt burn after takedown, although I believe and pray (figure of speech) that ilex paste is just as effective for that too.
I had my reservations too in regard to adhesion but it adheres and seals very well.
I use a Salts Stoma collar which fits over the Stoma; prior to fitting the collar, I apply a thick bead of ilex paste around the inner edge of the collar then I fit the collar over my Stoma, I hold in position for a few seconds then apply the wafer of a two piece ostomy appliance.
http://www.salts.co.uk/Our-Pro...spx?ProductID=PROD20
http://www.premierostomy.com/a...ma-collar-27-30.html
Prior to applying the Stoma collar and once the skin around the Stoma is clean and dry, I also apply the Cavilon barrier solution from a pump spray dispenser, which in my opinion, is much easier to apply than the powders.
http://www.parthenoninc.com/pr...er-Film,-Spray-.html
The ilex paste will seal and adhere securely to your skin and ostomy appliance; has done for me during the last 5 months and without issues.
once i apply the past, how long must i wait till its completly dry, and i can apply my bag on top of it? should i also apply the barrier wipe over the ilex once dry before i apply my bag on top? i have always used the barrier wipe on my skin just for extra adhesive
Your appliance can be applied over the ilex paste immediately, there is no need to wait for the paste to dry.
When I apply the paste to the Stoma collar and I fit the collar over my Stoma, the paste is still sticky and gooey.
Once I've cleaned the skin around my stoma, I apply the barriers spray, allow it to dry then apply the paste.
I wouldn't attempt to use a wipe over the ilex paste once applied, just fit your ostomy appliance on top of it or apply the paste around the opening to your appliance first and fit it over your Stoma.
When I apply the paste to the Stoma collar and I fit the collar over my Stoma, the paste is still sticky and gooey.
Once I've cleaned the skin around my stoma, I apply the barriers spray, allow it to dry then apply the paste.
I wouldn't attempt to use a wipe over the ilex paste once applied, just fit your ostomy appliance on top of it or apply the paste around the opening to your appliance first and fit it over your Stoma.