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Coloplast Brava Protective Seal for Every Ostomy
Aug 24th 2017
Coloplast Brava protective seals help to seal the gaps that occur between the ostomy barrier and your stoma. The skin surrounding your stoma can come into contact with output and that causes skin irritation and damage. The stomal skin needs to be pro
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Hollister Ostomy Solutions for Odor Control
Jul 21st 2017
Hollister Ostomy Solutions for Odor Control
Hollister has a complete line of ostomy supplies, they offer one piece and two piece ostomy systems, rings and seals, and many different ostomy accessories. I have discussed the new Cera Plus ostomy product
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Public Bathroom Ostomy Pouch Change: Achievement Unlocked!
May 31st 2017
When you have an ostomy, your ostomy is with you all of the time. It doesn't go away when you are shopping, working, or running. As an ostomate you will need to find ways to make your ostomy work in every situation. Not just when you are in the comfo
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Colo-Majic Liners: Benefits & Drawbacks
Apr 24th 2017
What are Colo-Majic Liners?
Colo-Majic liners are a flushable liner for ostomy pouches. The liners are intended to be used in closed-end two-piece ostomy pouches. They are made of a thin material that comes in two varieties, one is biodegrada
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Hollister Adapt Barrier Ring, Now: CeraRing
Feb 24th 2017
Adapt CeraRing: Ostomy Barrier Rings
Adapt CeraRing are a brand new version of Hollister barrier rings and they are now infused with ceramide.Hollister has gone all in with ceramide and for good reason, ceramide helps protect the skin around
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What is Stoma Powder?
Jan 23rd 2017
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
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What is Ostomy Paste?
Dec 20th 2016
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
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How to Enjoy Thanksgiving with an Ostomy
Nov 14th 2016
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
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What Are Absorbent Ileostomy Gel Packets?
Oct 28th 2016
What Are Absorbent Ileostomy Gel Packets?
Absorbent Ileostomy Gel Packs turn liquid output into a uniform gel. The small packets dissolve so you don't have to open them up, just place the packet inside your clean ostomy pouch. When the gel pack come
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What are the Different Types of Ostomy Wafers & Barriers?
Sep 19th 2016
What is an Ostomy Wafer or Barrier?
Ostomy wafers are the same thing as ostomy barriers. The ostomy barrier is the part of the appliance that goes against the skin and has a hole that fits around your stoma. The ostomy barrier is often
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