Hi everyone! I’ve got a colostomy and I’m still figuring out the right routine. I've heard about barrier pastes but not sure if they’re necessary or what they really do. Do you use one, and does it help with fit or comfort?
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Hi! When I first got my colostomy, I didn’t use any paste and thought I didn’t need it — until I started having issues with skin breakdown and poor adhesion. I tried the skin barrier paste https://sns-medical.com/product/skin-barrier-paste/ from Safe n Simple and immediately noticed the difference. It filled in little creases around my stoma and gave the wafer a smoother surface to grip onto. That helped with both leaks and skin irritation. Plus, it’s easy to apply and doesn’t burn like some other products I’ve tried. Now it’s just a regular part of my change routine and I won’t skip it.