At some point following the ostomy, every person faces the problem of stoma leakage. In some cases, it is a usual issue during the early weeks or months while a patient is learning to live with an ostomy. This can be very untidy and can affect a person’s self-confidence very badly, especially when in public because they can’t have an access to proper facilities to overcome the leakage.
When some time has passed, it becomes less problematic to handle stoma leakage as the person learns how to deal with it. But in some cases this problem can pursue for many years, leading them to mental illness and other complexities
What do you mean by a Stoma Paste?
Stoma paste is often misled with a paste but it’s a caulk. It is a sticky material that is used to contour the uneven skin, making the skin smoother and flatter so that an ostomy pouch can bind to it easily.
It becomes difficult for a stoma wafer to get attached to the skin and keep in its place in case of any gaps between the skin and the stoma wafer. In some situations, the stoma wafer doesn’t stick with the skin properly and it develops the chances of stoma leakage. Stoma pastes have been introduced to maximize the period of wearing stoma wafers for a longer period without being disturbed.
In case of scary and deep skin around your stoma and it’s difficult for you to manage your stoma wafer then stoma paste is the best solution because it contours the uneven skin creating an excellent barrier that allows your ostomy wafer to fit exactly with the skin.
To avoid stoma leakage it’s very important to have a strong and reliable seal that will avoid ostomy leakage. It also prevents any kind of psychological problems.
Important hacks for Using Stoma Paste
Stomata pastes are lifesavers and very easy to use. They don’t have alcohol. Even though, persons with very sensitive skin can use stoma pastes. Neither they do not cause itching nor do they irritate. They are available in soft and easily squeezable tubes, you can easily them. Moreover, the best thing is pliability, it is very flexible and you can mold it in any specific form to fill the scars or uneven skin.
The fact of applying a stoma paste can be very unsettling for some people, but the following are some steps and tips that can help you to avoid troubles and making it easier and safe to use:
Stoma paste can’t stick with wet skin. So make it completely sure that your skin is well dried and cleaned
You should prevent the usage of soaps or other body lotions that can leave any residue since they can disturb the adhering of stoma paste with the skin.
You should apply the paste on the wafer rather than apply it on the skin to confirm that the stoma wafer has been covered completely.
Avoid using a lot of paste a time because it can give an untidy look. You can apply to paste further to fill the gaps.
How to apply Stoma Paste?
The application of the paste can vary with the brand you have selected. It’s recommended to read the instructions that are specific for each brand’s tube.
There are two ways, it can be applied directly on the wafer or you can apply it around the stoma. It’s mostly advised to allow it to dry completely for 2- 3 minutes after applying it. But this condition is different for every brand.
Once the paste is completely dried it is difficult to remove the extra paste, that’s why it is advised to use a small quantity at first. It can be removed by using a cloth with Luke's warm water. Wipes or sprays (adhesive removal) are also available for this purpose. It’s not necessary to remove each bit of the paste, so avoid scrubbing hardly, as it may irritate peristomal skin.
Stoma Paste Strips and Stoma paste Tubes
Stoma pastes that come as strips or stomas paste that comes in a tube, both are the same. It depends on your condition which one you should select for yourself. It is advised to test both of the pastes for a better experience.
Most used Stoma Paste Brands
Stoma paste varies for every brand. For instance, some brands use alcohol in stoma pastes, which can lead to irritation and discomfort. It is very important to consult your doctor while selecting a stoma paste. By the way here are some most used brands:
ConvaTec Stomahesive Paste:
It is among the most easily available paste in the market that comes in a two-ounce tube. It can be spread easily and it’s very pliable. The best thing is that the aluminum tube prevents a lot of paste to come out, minimizing the wastage.
Hollister Adapt:
This paste has a minimal quantity of alcohol. It can be the best choice for alcohol-sensitive people. Just like Convatec paste, it is also available in a tube
Hollister Karaya Paste:
It is a bit more in quantity, most probably it comes in a 4.5-ounce tube and it has karaya that protects the skin from stoma waste because of its chemical properties. It also helps to increase the stoma seal’s age, can be used for a longer period.
Brava Strip Paste
This paste helps in the protection of skin from stoma waste by offering a hard sealing and proper filling of cracks. This paste can be molded in almost every shape you want it to be, and help the wafer to fit in properly
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