It was reported that an end user started experiencing skin irritation under the tape border of the hollister ostomy barrier in may of this year.It was described as burning, red and inflamed.This led to a skin abscess.The end user started going to a wound care clinic in july because it wasn't resolving.During her course of care she has been prescribed cephalexin, doxycycline, and diflucan.She also used lidocaine cream and a foam dressing.The healthcare practitioner did not have a diagnosis for what this is.She is being sent samples of hollister barriers without a tape border.The abscess is now healing nicely and has minimal depth.
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