I don't quite understand but why don't you use the Convetec pouch? Is it
the pouch touching your skin that causes the itching?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian " <scoz34@...>
To: <ukostomysupport@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 2:46 PM
Subject: [UK Ostomy Support ] itching


> Someone please help.
> I use the convatec pouch and flange which has the micropore around the
> hydrocoloid. If I try to use a different pouch with a smaller adhesive
> area the area that used to be covered by the larger flange begins
> itching within 15 minutes of being exposed to the air. The itch is so
> bad thatI have to revert to my original pouches just to stop the itch.
> I could understand if the area had been contaminated with faeces but
> it is not. Has anyone any remedies to stop this severe itching has it
> drives me mad.
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