It was reported that about 3 weeks ago an end user started noticing skin irritation, itchy and painful skin under the tape border of the hollister ostomy appliance.She attempted to treat it at home with bacitracin ointment but it did not help.She called her doctor who prescribed cefoxitin oral antibiotics as a preventive against a bacterial skin infection.The doctor did not see her or the irritated area on her skin before prescribing.End user called hollister at which time the crusting technique was explained to her.She is now using the stoma powder under the tape border for the irritated area and the area is clearing up.
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