- Learn to manage your own stoma care whenever possible
- Cleanse the skin properly to reduce risk of skin excoriation, be gentle when cleansing the stoma. Dry the skin before applying the skin barrier
- Empty the bag when it is 1/3 full to avoid the weight pulling off the adhesive
- Avoid skin care products that contain alcohol. These can make your skin too dry.
- Do not use products that contain oil on the skin around your stoma which interferes with the adhesives
- Always replenish the skin barrier & bag when you have 2-3 pieces left
- Take balance diet and eat everything in moderation, keep a food diary in relation to output.
- Change the appliances once they are leaking and do not wait
Seek consultation if any abnormality observed