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Adhesive Allergy
Roughly 2% to 3% of people are allergic to common skin adhesives, meaning adhesive allergies affect over 16 million people worldwide. Unfortunately, it’s hard to predict who might unknowingly have an adhesive allergy without exposing them to the allergen. This guide explores the symptoms and impact of adhesive allergies, their
Stoma Bleeding
The majority of people with ostomies experience a complication that causes stoma bleeding at some point. Fortunately, while it’s always important to note and intervene if your stoma is bleeding, not all incidents of bleeding in or around a stoma are equally urgent—nor are they equally dangerous. Understanding the differences
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Lacerations
Understanding lacerations and proper treatment can be crucial for healing. Below, we’ll explore what lacerations are, how they differ from
Skin Graft
When skin becomes severely damaged from burns, injuries, or surgery, sometimes it can’t heal on its own. In these cases,
Exuding Wounds
Living with a wound that produces fluid (exudate) can be challenging, whether you’re dealing with a surgical wound, ulcer, or
Parastomal Hernia
Living with an ostomy can be challenging, and complications like parastomal hernias (also called stoma hernia) can add another layer
Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis
Living with incontinence can be challenging. One of the most uncomfortable side effects is incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD). This condition, which
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
A catheter-associated urinary tract infection, or CAUTI, happens when bacteria enter the urinary tract through a urinary catheter, leading to
