Circumostomy eczema

Circumostomy eczema
Synonyms	Peristomal dermatitis
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Itching, redness, scaling, crusting around the stoma
Complications	Infection, ulceration
Onset	After stoma surgery
Duration	Chronic, may persist as long as the stoma is present
Types	N/A
Causes	Irritation from stoma appliances, allergic reaction
Risks	Poor stoma care, allergies
Diagnosis	Clinical examination, patch testing
Differential diagnosis	Contact dermatitis, fungal infection, psoriasis
Prevention	Proper stoma care, use of hypoallergenic products
Treatment	Topical corticosteroids, emollients, antihistamines
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	N/A
Frequency	Common in individuals with a stoma
Deaths	N/A

Circumostomy eczema is a type of eczema that occurs around a stoma. A stoma is an artificial opening in the body, created during a surgical procedure. This condition is characterized by red, itchy, and inflamed skin around the stoma.

Causes

The exact cause of circumostomy eczema is not known. However, it is believed to be triggered by irritation from the stoma appliance or by an allergic reaction to the adhesive used to secure the appliance.

Symptoms

The symptoms of circumostomy eczema include:

• Redness around the stoma
• Itching around the stoma
• Inflamed skin around the stoma
• Pain around the stoma

Treatment

Treatment for circumostomy eczema typically involves the use of topical corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and itching. In some cases, a change in the type of stoma appliance or adhesive may be necessary.

See also

• Eczema
• Stoma (medicine)
• Corticosteroids