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Caring for your Stoma Skin

How to keep peristomal skin in the healthy zone
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Read our guide to caring for your peristomal skin

After stoma surgery you are left with an area of skin on your abdomen known as peristomal skin, and it is essential that you take care of it as best you can. Our guide aims to show how damage is caused to this skin, and what you can do to protect and care for it.

Find out what causes damage to peristomal skin

From leakages to skin stripping, peristomal skin is at risk of becoming damaged from time to time. Our guide will help you to understand how this damage is caused, and highlight the importance of spotting the signs early and knowing when to seek professional help.

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There are steps you can take to minimise your risk of developing sore peristomal skin. From pouching tips to advice on showering and accessories, our guide aims to help make caring for your skin easier.

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Happier peristomal skin is possible

You can enjoy life to the full and avoid damaging your peristomal skin, and our guide will show you how. From the way you exercise to what you eat and drink, there are lots of ways you can look after your skin.

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