{"id":1223,"date":"2025-03-25T16:07:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T16:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/?page_id=1223"},"modified":"2025-07-09T11:44:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T11:44:32","slug":"red-or-sore-skin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/stoma-care-solutions\/red-or-sore-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Red or sore skin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"background-block relative overflow-hidden\" style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6\">\n        <div class=\"relative z-20\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"hero\">\n            \n    <div class=\"absolute w-full z-[39] pt-2\">\n        <div class=\"pt-2 container mx-auto relative breadcrumbs px-4 \">\n            <div class=\" flex items-center flex-wrap\">\n                <span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Home.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\" class=\"home\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">Home<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"hero-slide glide__slide\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-600-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5f6d40cc387e0906b2cd5e28bf20a39b\">Tackling red or sore skin <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaks, allergies, and sensitive skin can leave the area around your stoma feeling red, sore, and uncomfortable. But you don\u2019t have to put up with irritation &#8211; there are simple, effective ways to soothe, protect, and keep your skin feeling its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/managing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/managing.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/managing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/managing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/managing-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/managing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/managing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/managing-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/managing-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"glide-navigation-container\">\n        <div class=\"glide-navigation hidden\">\n            <div class=\"glide__bullets\" data-glide-el=\"controls[nav]\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"spacer\n    h-4    lg:h-20\"\n>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-600-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-db0226742d6b0eb03f58a8e80431dff3\">Pouch is not fitting right anymore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-xl lg:text-xl\"><br>When we lose or put on weight, our abdomen can change and when you have a stoma that means the skin around the stoma may not be as even as before; resulting in new creases and folds. This can cause leaks and sore skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-purple-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"text-xl lg:text-xl\">A good tip is to have a look at the back of the flange after you remove it, is stool or urine sitting on the adhesive? This suggests you have a leak causing the skin to be sore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-purple-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"text-xl lg:text-xl\">Another tip is to place the flange backing around the stoma, is there skin exposed? Or does it sit too close or on the stoma? You may need to change your template size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-purple-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"text-xl lg:text-xl\">A change of pouch may be needed, convexity can be very helpful to smooth out creases and folds. Also, if your stoma is retracted or flush with the skin you may need to consider using a convex pouch<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-purple-600-color\">,<\/mark> but we advise to speak to your stoma care nurse before making changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-purple-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"text-xl lg:text-xl\">You may need a <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-purple-600-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/product-category\/stoma-seals\/\" data-type=\"product_cat\" data-id=\"21\">seal <\/a><\/mark><\/strong>to help with the creases and folds. They come in different sizes and depths to suit your individual needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-purple-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"text-xl lg:text-xl\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-purple-600-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/product\/cohesive-paste\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"1710\">Paste <\/a><\/mark><\/strong>can be great to fill in creases and folds while still protecting and promoting healthy skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-teal-600-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-914160994659dcf4309d5188a38ec73d\">Product sensitivity or allergy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-teal-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"text-xl lg:text-xl\">While allergies or sensitivities to your stoma pouch is very rare, it can happen even if you\u2019ve been using the products for a long time with no issues. A good tip if you suspect you have developed an allergy or sensitivity to your stoma pouch is to check is the entire area in contact with the irritant affected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-teal-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"text-xl lg:text-xl\">Review all the products you use around the stoma if you suspect a sensitivity because we can develop allergies to anything including cleaning products, adhesive removers and skin protectants. Contact your stoma care nurse if you suspect an allergic reaction to any product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-600-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32c67b7c06d5165fbdf79e6b5d1c079b\"><strong>Folliculitus (inflammation of the hair follicles in the skin around your stoma)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-purple-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"text-xl lg:text-xl\"> This presents as small bumps or pimples around hair follicles, which can occasionally be pus filled and can cause pain or itching. This can develop from shaving the area too often or incorrectly.&nbsp;We recommend clipping or trimming your hair on a regular basis, avoiding a razor, opting for a hair clippers or electric shaver instead. However, be careful not to injure your stoma whilst trimming hair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-purple-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"text-xl lg:text-xl\">It can also be caused by not taking care when removing the pouch causing a pull on the hair follicles. Using your adhesive remover will help reduce this risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-purple-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"text-xl lg:text-xl\">Lastly, make sure the skin is completely clean and dry before applying your new products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-teal-600-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69c0cb4fb727a3abae7dbbaabf06d844\">Trauma to the skin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-teal-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"text-xl lg:text-xl\">Medical adhesive skin injury can be a big problem and when you have a stoma you have adhesive on your skin 24\/7 so making sure you don\u2019t allow this to become a problem for you is important.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-teal-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"text-xl lg:text-xl\">Applying a barrier film will<strong> <\/strong>give the skin an extra layer of protection, just make sure it\u2019s completely dry before you apply the pouch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-teal-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"text-xl lg:text-xl\">Ensure your stoma pouch fits correctly to prevent unnecessary, frequent changes. Gently clean the skin; don\u2019t rub the skin or manually remove residual skin barriers, pastes, and other adhesives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-teal-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"text-xl lg:text-xl\">There may be other reasons why you experience sore skin, and it is important to always contact your stoma care nurse for advice if you are having any issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"spacer\n    h-8    lg:h-12\"\n>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"need-help\">\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto flex flex-col lg:flex-row lg:justify-between lg:max-w-[1162px] lg:items-center\">\n        <div class=\"content lg:text-lg\">\n            <h4 class=\"text-purple-600\">The stoma care advice you actually want<\/h4>\n            <picture class=\"lg:hidden block mb-6\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/Eakin-Studio-Shoot-3854-Purple.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/Eakin-Studio-Shoot-3854-Purple-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/Eakin-Studio-Shoot-3854-Purple-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/Eakin-Studio-Shoot-3854-Purple-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/Eakin-Studio-Shoot-3854-Purple-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/Eakin-Studio-Shoot-3854-Purple-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/Eakin-Studio-Shoot-3854-Purple-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/Eakin-Studio-Shoot-3854-Purple-600x400.jpg 600w\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/picture>\n            <div class=\"my-4\">\n                <p>Need a little more help? 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