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Tag Archive: Skin Care for New Ostomates

Skin Care for Ostomies

Skin Care for Ostomies | New Ostomates

Making sure the skin around the stoma is healthy not only eliminates itching, damaged skin, it helps the wafer stick to the skin better. 

Laura Cox, LPC
skin care for new ostomates

Skin Care for New Ostomates Video

We discusses skin care for new ostomates. Skin care is important because the quality of the skin is related to the integrity of the ostomy seal.

Laura Cox, LPC


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Hey Laura, I’m a new ostomate and just got the clearance from my doctor to resume a regular diet. Any tips for things I should watch out for?
Susan
Hi Susan, Excellent question!
 
I would say there are three important things you can do to reduce your risk of problems when returning to a more normal diet...