Managing Humidity and Extending Pouch Wear Times with a Stoma

For people living with a stoma, humid climates and certain situations may cause concern in pouch wear time. The me+™ support team has put together some useful tips just for you to help optimise your pouch wear time.

Feel more confident about facing humidity with these tips:

• Review your peristomal cleaning routine. Using baby wipes or cleaners that include moisturizers may affect your pouch seal in hot, humid weather. Clean your peristomal skin with warm water and a simple bar of soap.
• Try a barrier wipe or spray before applying your pouch. Silesse™ Sting Free Skin Barrier Wipes create a barrier film that protects the skin from the damaging effects of adhesives, body waste and enzyme attack. 
• If you are in a humid climates or tend to perspire more, try a pouch with a Stomahesive® baseplate. 
• Try using a stoma belt to help keep your pouch secure and supported against your body, which may help increase wear time.
• More often pouch changes may be required. You may find in humid climates and situations that you need to change your pouch more often.

 If you have any other questions in regards to humidity and potentially extending pouch wear time, contact the

me+™ Specialist Advisors +91 (0124) 4096100- (M‍onday-F‍riday, 10:00am-5:‍30pm IST)

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