Do you need a vitamin B12 supplement? Some people with an ileostomy or ileal conduit (urostomy) may experience a decrease in their level of vitamin B12. This is because the part of the small intestine that absorbs vitamin B12 may be removed from the digestive system during surgery. People with short bowel and people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's [...]

The eternal question: to crust, or not to crust? "Crusting" refers to the use of ostomy powder and a skin barrier film to create a dry surface over top of damaged skin around a stoma. It is done in the case of skin breakdown where there is a small amount of moisture present. Crusting allows [...]

Allergies vs. sensitivity Skin irritation under the ostomy barrier (also known as the flange) can be very uncomfortable, and even painful. It can also make getting a good seal quite challenging, and both of these factors together can seriously compromise your quality of life. There are many common reasons why the skin around the stoma and under [...]