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Skin Barriers, Stoma Care & Ostomy Supplies

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Skin Barriers

Ostomy skin barriers and wafers protect the sensitive area around a stoma site, which requires proper care with ostomy supplies. A stoma, the opening in the body that is used for urine or bowel elimination, needs a lot of attention in order to stay clean and healthy.

Rehabmart is pleased to carry a wide variety of top quality skin barriers for stoma care from experienced vendors, which include McKesson Medical-Surgical and Independence Medical.

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Top Seller #1
Assura Colostomy Skin Barrier Flange with Belt Loops
Starting at: $51.54
Coloplast
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Adapt Flexible Skin Barrier Rings
Starting at: $24.95
Cardinal Health at Home
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ADAPT Barrier Rings are incredibly thin and flexible. These features make it so they can be molded to fit the shape of ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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Preppies Skin Barrier Wipe
Starting at: $35.16
McKesson
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Preppies Skin Barrier Wipe helps to prep and protect skin from feces, urine, chemical irritants and gastrointestinal ...
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Hollister Premium Skin Barrier, Box of 5
Starting at: $36.29
McKesson
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The Hollister Premium Skin Barrier is a high-quality skin barrier that attaches firmly to skin and conforms to body ...
Brand: McKesson
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Hollister Skin Barrier, Box of 5
Starting at: $36.29
McKesson
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The Hollister Skin Barrier can be cut to fit a user's stoma or ostomy pouch, and is sticky on both sides. This product ...
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Stomahesive Skin Barrier Wafer, Box of 5
Starting at: $40.95
McKesson
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Stomahesive® Colostomy Skin Barrier Wafer, hydrocolloid for extended wear without flange and small stoma ...
Brand: McKesson
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Stomahesive Skin Barrier
Starting at: $43.71
Cardinal Health at Home
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ConvaTec Stomahesive® Wafer without Starter Hole, Latex Free. A multi-purpose skin barrier designed to help protect ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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Flexwear Skin Barriers with Floating Flat Flanges, Box of 5
Starting at: $44.81
McKesson
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The Flexwear Skin Barrier with Floating Flat Flange has a floating flange system that clicks loudly when an ostomy ...
Brand: McKesson
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Little Ones Sur-Fit Natura Flexible Skin Barrier and Stomahesive Wafer
Starting at: $45.29
Convatec
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Little Ones® Sur-Fit Natura® Flexible Skin Barrier has smaller dimensions to fit a young child's body ...
Brand: Convatec
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HolliHesive Ostomy Skin Barrier
Starting at: $47.58
Cardinal Health at Home
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Hollihesive Skin Barrier protects the skin from irritating stomal discharge; durable in the presence of heat and ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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SoftFlex Premium Skin Barriers
Starting at: $47.58
Cardinal Health at Home
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Premium Skin Barrier Protects the skin from irritating stomal discharge; durable in the presence of heat and moisture. ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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Nu-Hope Skin Barrier Washer
Starting at: $47.90
McKesson
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The Nu-Hope Skin Barrier Washer is used along with skin barriers to provide skin protection and improve the quality of ...
Brand: McKesson
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Softflex Skin Barrier with Adhesive
Starting at: $49.65
McKesson
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The Softflex Skin Barrier with Adhesive prevents unintentional separation of an ostomy system's skin barrier and pouch ...
Brand: McKesson
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Centerpointlock Flat Skin Barrier
Starting at: $49.65
McKesson
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The Centerpointlock Flat Skin Barrier keeps an ostomy pouch locked to the skin barrier, for increased security, while ...
Brand: McKesson
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Centerpoint Flexwear Two-Piece Skin Barrier
Starting at: $49.65
McKesson
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The Centerpoint Flexwear Two-Piece Skin Barrier protects the skin from drainage and exudates that may damage it. A ...
Brand: McKesson
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New Image Flextend Skin Barrier, Box of 5
Starting at: $52.91
McKesson
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The New Image Flextend Skin Barrier has a floating flange feature that helps reduce or eliminate pressure on sore areas ...
Brand: McKesson
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SenSura Click Cut-to-Fit Skin Barrier
Starting at: $53.63
Cardinal Health at Home
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This SenSura Click Cut-to-Fit Skin Barrier is a non-convex barrier with belt tabs, designed for standard wear. The ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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New Image FlexWear Standard Wear Skin Barrier with Tape
Starting at: $56.74
Cardinal Health at Home
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New Image FlexWear Standard Wear Skin Barrier with Tape gives assured confidence with the floating flange; provides ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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Ostomy Skin Barrier with Belt Loops, Case of 5
Starting at: $56.76
McKesson
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The Ostomy Skin Barrier with Belt Loops is latex-free and deeply convex, with a long-lasting spiral adhesive. The ...
Brand: McKesson
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New Image FlexWear Standard Wear Skin Barrier without Tape, Box of 5
Starting at: $57.43
Cardinal Health at Home
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New Image FlexWear Standard Wear Skin Barrier without Tape has a cut-to-fit design, which will make it so a patient can ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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Assura Non-Convex Skin Barrier Flange with Belt Loops
Starting at: $57.94
Cardinal Health at Home
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Assura Non-Convex Skin Barrier Flange with Belt Loops are Cut-to-fit and Pre-cut, standard wear, flexible, spiral skin ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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Flextend Skin Barrier
Starting at: $58.32
Cardinal Health at Home
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The Hollister Flextend Skin Barrier has enhanced skin care technology through a special formulation of cross-linked ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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Flextend™ Skin Barriers
Starting at: $58.69
McKesson
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These Flextend (tm) Skin Barriers protect skin around a stoma from irritating discharge. The patented CenterPointLock ...
Brand: McKesson
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Centerpoint Convex Skin Barrier with Opening
Starting at: $61.76
McKesson
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The Centerpoint Convex Skin Barrier with Opening has a floating flange feature that reduces pressure on the area around ...
Brand: McKesson
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New Image Cut To Fit Convex Colostomy Skin Barrier
Starting at: $63.55
McKesson
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New Image Cut To Fit Convex Colostomy Skin Barrier eliminates pressure on tender post operative abdomens with the ...
Brand: McKesson
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New Image Flextend Extended Wear Skin Barrier with Tape, Box of 5
Starting at: $65.43
Cardinal Health at Home
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New Image Flextend Extended Wear Skin Barrier with Tape is a two-piece skin barrier solution. It's long-lasting, with ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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Assura Non-Convex Extra Extended Wear Skin Barrier Flange with Belt Loops
Starting at: $66.72
Cardinal Health at Home
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Assura Non-Convex Extra Extended Wear Skin Barrier Flange with Belt Loops are Latex free, cut to fit spiral skin ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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New Image FlexWear Standard Wear Convex Skin Barrier without Tape, Box of 5
Starting at: $67.12
Cardinal Health at Home
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New Image FlexWear Standard Wear Convex Skin Barrier without Tape has a floating flange design. This flange is ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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New Image FlexWear Standard Wear Convex Skin Barrier without Tape
Starting at: $67.12
Cardinal Health at Home
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New Image FlexWear Standard Wear Convex Skin Barrier without Tape's innovative flange-design relieves pressure on ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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New Image FlexWear Convex Skin Barrier with Floating Flange and Tape
Starting at: $67.75
Cardinal Health at Home
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This New Image FlexWear Convex Skin Barrier with Floating Flange and Tape is a two piece barrier. It is a standard wear ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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How do I Choose the Best Ostomy Supplies?

Certain medical conditions may require treatments that change the way the body gets rid of waste. An ostomy is a surgical procedure that makes an opening in the body to redirect stool or urine. Depending on the exact type of surgery, the end of the small or large bowel or ureter will protrude through the abdominal wall. This protrusion is called a stoma. As a result of an ostomy, a pouch system will be needed to collect the waste that comes out through the stoma. A typical ostomy pouch system includes a skin barrier or wafer and a pouch as well as certain accessories to get the best fit. The pouch is fitted over and around the stoma and attaches to the abdomen with the skin barrier. The skin barrier, or wafer, is also made to protect the skin from the output of the stoma. Urostomy pouches are made specifically for urine collection, an ileostomy pouch is made to be used with the small intestine, and a colostomy pouch is made for collection of the stool from the large intestine, or colon.

There are two main types of ostomy systems. The one piece system is where the skin barrier and pouch come as a single unit. The two piece system has the skin barrier and pouch as separate pieces but they are attached and used together. Pouches can be either open or closed, depending on personal preference. Open-ended or drainable pouches have a re-sealable end that is used to drain its contents into a toilet or similar disposal. This type needs a closing device, such as a clamp or tail clip, and is left on while being emptied. A closed pouch is sealed at the bottom and is completely disposed of when it is full. Many pouches are made with cloth covers on one or both sides for discretion and enhanced comfort.

A one piece system may be simpler to use than a two piece system, but the entire unit must be changed when the pouch is full. With a two piece system, the skin barrier or wafer is designed to stay on the skin for longer periods. Therefore, it does not need to be changed as often as the pouch. Both components need to be made by the same manufacturer as well as chosen from the same product line to fit together for the best results. Some are interchangeable, so be sure to read all the details pertaining to which ones fit together the best. Some skin barriers are designed to swell up, or turtleneck, to better protect the stoma and the surrounding skin. Many manufacturers make sizing easy by using simple colors and codes to match their skin barriers and pouches so the components lock into place securely. In many cases, each color stands for an exact size so the system can be matched by either color or opening dimensions.

How do I Choose the Best Ostomy Skin Barriers?

There are a variety of options in skin barriers and wafers when choosing a two piece system. There are rigid skin barriers as well as moldable ones. There are convex as well as flat ones. A convex design is good for those who have a flush or retracted stoma. These shaped plastic discs are inserted inside the flange of certain two piece systems to make a tighter seal. Many skin barriers that have an adhesive backing will need to be removed occasionally. There are also skin barriers without an adhesive backing, and others with or without a perimeter of tape. It is important to understand the differences between the systems and then discuss them with your medical provider. There are some that are made for individuals with sensitive skin or limited dexterity. These barriers eliminate pressure on the tender area of the abdomen. There are also cut to fit openings for uniquely shaped stomas for a customized fit. Many others have a pre-cut opening. Some are considered extended wear skin barriers that protect the skin from irritation over an extended period of time and allow it to breathe.

How do I Care for an Ostomy Site?

Following the directions of a physician is the first step to ensure proper care of an ostomy site. Caring for an ostomy site mainly depends on cleaning the site and replacing the ostomy bag on a regular basis. Neglecting to do this could lead to gastrointestinal infection and/or distress. Whether the ostomy is meant to be temporary or permanent, self-care for the site is a routine that all individuals must follow to ensure good health.

The main goal of self-care is to make sure the ostomy site does not become irritated. An irritated ostomy site could make relieving the waste fairly uncomfortable. The best way to help prevent irritation is to clean the area every time the ostomy bag is changed. After removing the bag, it is necessary to correctly clean the ostomy site, the surrounding skin, and the stoma. If soap is used, it must be thoroughly rinsed off of the skin so there is no residue left behind. While the abdomen and ostomy are exposed, the site must be inspected for any signs of discoloration, inflammation or bleeding. These are all signs of improper care.

Another part of ostomy care is correctly using and changing the ostomy bag, besides being attentive to the site during the cleaning step. The two main types of ostomy bags, open and closed, need to be replaced in regular intervals. Since the pouch is held onto the skin with an adhesive, it is necessary to remove the bag slowly to prevent skin irritation and accidental release of the fecal matter or urine. After cleaning, make sure the new bag is in the correct position and firmly in place. Not following proper cleaning directions can lead to complications besides bleeding and irritation. It can also cause infection because the bacteria in fecal matter can transfer to the healing ostomy. This infection may require medications or even hospitalization.


Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Co-Founder & CEO

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