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What is Stoma powder? Stoma powder is a non-medicated powder that is designed to absorb moisture from raw or broken skin surrounding a stoma. Stoma powder is not made of the same type of powder that is found in baby powder or body talc. They should …

What Are the Different Kinds of Intermittent Urinary Catheters? Coude Catheter - a catheter that has a bent tip for ease of insertion around an enlarged prostate or other obstructions, the angle of the bend can vary Coude Olive Tip Catheter - a typ …

What is Medical Tape? Medical tape is an adhesive tape that is specifically designed to be used directly on skin to hold wound bandages or other first aid or medical appliances in place. Medical tape needs to be skin safe, easy to use, and strong en …

Calmoseptine was created over 80 years ago by a pharmacist as a diaper rash ointment for infants. Since that time Calmoseptine has been found to help alleviate the symptoms of many different conditions. Calmoseptine is available in a tube and a jar b …

Ostomy Paste vs. Barrier Rings Ostomy paste and barrier rings both help protect the delicate stomal skin from caustic output. Ostomy paste has a caulk-like consistency and often comes in a tube. tube Barrier rings are tacky, pre-formed ring …

Urinary catheters are thin flexible tubes used to drain urine from the body. Catheters have been around for a long time, according to URO Today Urology News: "Catheters were used as early as 3,000 B.C. to relieve painful urinary retention. In those t …

Updated December 30, 2025 Condom catheters provide a non-invasive, comfortable option for male urinary incontinence management. They are easy to use, reduce infection risks, and enhance quality of life. Proper application is crucial to avoid complica …

A female length intermittent catheter can not be used by men because the shaft of the catheter is too short to reach the male bladder. Female catheters are much shorter because the female anatomy doesn't require a long catheter to reach the bladder. …

What is a Hip Kit? A hip kit is a collection of products designed to help improve independence and issues of reach after experiencing hip replacement surgery. To prevent injury to the hip prosthesis and surrounding tissues after surgery it is necessa …

Eating with an ostomy can be a challenge but it doesn't have to ruin your time with family and friends at Thanksgiving. The most important thing to remember is, food has an influence on your ostomy output. Being prepared and having some extra knowled …