HOLLISTER'S COLUMN

n recent years, much research on the negative effects and the impacts of complications of peristomal skin has been conducted. Despite all the products that are being offered, it's hard to prevent complications. That's why the adjustment of the protective field is the number one priority for ostomates.

Good adjusting is key and helps reduce leaks and damage to the peristomal skin. Over the last decades, ostomy products' manufacturers developed multiple options to get the best results possible, like soft convex, deep convex, one-piece pouches, protection ring, etc.

To help improve the quality of the skin and to better deal with peristomal skin's complications, we manufacturers continue to develop new ideas. That is why we now see a new approach in stoma care: a new generation of protective fields combining FIT and advanced FORMULATION. More and more protective fields are infused with molecules designed to protect peristomal skin while maintaining ideal adjustment. Aloe vera, Manuka honey or ceramides all open the doorto a brand new way of thinking. Anyone who want to have a healthy and hydrated skin knows how important it is to use moisturizing lotion every day, and not just when the skin is dry. It is the same thing for peristonal skin. Why wait until you have complications? These new moleculeshelp you protect your skin right from the start.

The recent results achieved these past few months by combining FIT and FORMULATION lead us to believe that ostomates will be able to improve their peristomal skin condition. this will help reduce discomfort, pain, itching, and other problems that should not exist. These innovations will allow ostomates to live an even more dignified and rewarding life.

Dany Lamontagne
Regional Manager
Hollister Limited

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