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16 September 2024

Flying with a stoma bag might seem daunting, but with careful planning and the right strategies, you can enjoy a smooth and stress-free journey. This guide provides practical advice for flying with a stoma bag, from pre-flight preparations to in-flight ...

16 September 2024

If you’re booked in for stoma surgery, it’s completely understandable that you want to know exactly what to expect post-surgery. Not only can it help you to prepare for life after stoma surgery, but it can also help you to adjust and adapt to your ...

 
16 September 2024

Stoma surgery is a vital medical procedure that many people undergo for various health reasons. It involves creating an opening in the abdomen to divert bodily waste. The word “stoma” is used as an umbrella term, but it actually covers three main ...

16 September 2024

Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a common and painful condition for patients experiencing faecal incontinence. Of course, it’s important to keep the affected area clean to help keep the patient comfortable and improve the IAD symptoms. But ...

 
16 September 2024

Moisture lesions — also known as MASD or moisture-associated skin damage — affect a wide range of patients, including children, the elderly, ostomates, and those that are bed-bound. Here, we define what a moisture lesion is and provide further ...

02 July 2024

This guide provides practical advice for flying with a stoma bag, from pre-flight preparations to in-flight considerations, to help you travel confidently.

 
04 June 2024

A moisture lesion (now known as MASD) is damage to the skin caused by excessive moisture. Find out the causes, treatment, and prevention of this condition ...

30 May 2024

Find out more about intertrigo (sweat rash or sports rash), what causes it, how to treat it, and how to prevent it. We also answer your intertrigo questions.

 
16 April 2024

Learn about skin tears, including what causes them, how to treat them, and what products and procedures can help prevent skin tears from occurring.

28 March 2024

Discover the causes and potential complications of incontinence-associated dermatitis, as well as how to alleviate the symptoms of IAD.