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Re: [UK Ostomy Support ] itching

hi ian.i have itching ,but theres a stuff called cavilon,there like lolipops and you rub them round the skin before applying the pouche...christine.

Ian <scoz34@...> wrote:
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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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...
Ian
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Jul 1, 2007
7:46 pm

Hi Ian....I understand what you say about the itching but I think that's the micropore flange that causes it.I had the same problem some years ago and still do...
Stewart
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Jul 4, 2007
3:03 pm

hi ian.i have itching ,but theres a stuff called cavilon,there like lolipops and you rub them round the skin before applying the pouche...christine. Ian...
christine rooney
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Sep 23, 2007
10:40 pm

I also use a convatec pouch and find the stomahesive base wonderful for my skin so I suggest you try a stomahesive weafer by convatec under your appliance or...
blackpooljean
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Sep 24, 2007
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