Stoma Supplies That You Need

So you have a stoma huh? Well, you’re not alone in this fight my friend. In fact, there are just about a million people all over the world who are going through the exact same things that you are right now. I have talked to many people who have had to get an ostomy at some point in their life, and now will live every single day with a stoma for the rest of their life.

To be honest, I’m really glad that I don’t have a stoma myself. However, I just so happen to be extremely knowledgeable about ostomies and can offer you a lot of advice on what to do when it comes to taking care of your stoma. Believe it or not, there is actually a huge market for stoma supplies, with a lot of different products and brands to choose from. My point is that you should not feel like you do not have any resources, because you absolutely do. Your biggest resource right now is me, who is taking the time out of my day to write this silly article for you. So buckle up, sit back, and relax or whatever – because I am going to be giving you some great tips and tricks on how to take care of yourself and your stoma. 

So the first product I am going to be telling you about is called stoma powder – so as you are probably well aware of, sometimes it can be hard to get your skin barrier to stick in place. You can try a huge assortment of adhesives, creams, jellies, and whatever else you have laying around the house. Heck, you may have even found yourself trying to rubber band your ostomy pouch together. Well, I’m here to tell you that you can find a concrete solution to put all your stoma-sticking needs behind you. Stoma powder is made to absorb the moisture of your skin around the stoma, and keep that area clean.

This is a huge benefit because skin barriers work best on places that are clean and dry. So using stoma powder, you can apply it to the areas that are more moist, sweaty, or just kind of slimy in general. Your skin barrier should have a way easier time sticking that way, and your stoma should be much happier all around. Trust me, stoma powder is a must have if you are looking for some new products to try out. Plus, it’s not even that expensive, so you should be fine even if you are on a budget or something.

Another product that I want to tell you about is actually another powder. Two powders in one article? Yes, you are reading that correctly my good sir. However, this certain powder has a much different purpose than the other stoma powder we have talked about already. This powder is called Anti-Fungal powder, which is exactly the same as what it sounds like.

Basically, people with stomas can develop fungal infections and other gross things underneath their ostomy barriers. Nobody wants to remove their skin barrier while changing ostomy bags, only to see some nasty fungal growth that should not be growing down there. So make sure you are taking every precaution that you possibly can, and get yourself some antifungal powder for your stoma.