Sores and Rash Update

I am grateful that you provide the website so we all can support, share and learn from one another.

Herd
It is again amazing that we seem to be traveling parallel paths. My stoma nurse decided that I might be allergic to the adhesives and has put me on “old school” Hollister bags 1433 (slightly convex & with belt). I have NO rash now. The “old school” bags used a very different adhesive but they are still available.

You and I will have to watch for any newbies who might be experiencing the same problems. Although the solution is simple the stress level can be huge to someone still trying to get used to bag procedures.

Thanks Mike

Herb,

Glad you got the problem solved. I'm sure this post of yours will be a very valuable post to others in terms of future ileal conduits folks. I changed the title in my reply so people may have a chance to find this thread if they are searching for something about rashes or reactions to adhesives.

All the Best!
Mike

Well I did have a second breakout of a raash with sores. The powder and protective barrier helped clear situation up but as soon as we stopped barrier it came back. I was using a Hollister bag and I asked Edgepark if the had a similar configured bag with different adhesive. Edgepark sent a Coloplast bag and the rash nearly cleared up in three days, so after a month of rash and sores, barrier, powder --- I was another person who ended up being allergic to adhesive used in the majority of Hollister bags --- Hollister is sending a two piece bag with different adhesive (only model that has different adhesive) sample from Hollister has not arrive yet, but they were very nice and cooperative concerning problem. Edgepark Distributer was also very helpful and cooperative.

Just wanted to post so if others are having problem --- obviously allergic reactions are common but thankfully there are alternative adhesives. Looking forward to complete healing of area. Herb †