Which item is listed as a peristomal skin complication?

Which item is listed as a peristomal skin complication?

• A. Irritant contact dermatitis
• B. Allergic contact dermatitis
• C. Candidiasis
• D. Alkaline encrustations

Answer: (D)

Peristomal skin complications are problems that occur on the skin around the stoma due to contact with urine or stool, moisture, irritants, or mineral buildup. Alkaline encrustations are a specific peristomal skin issue where alkaline urine or effluent interacts with minerals to form hard crusts around the stoma. These crusts irritate the skin, trap moisture, and can make the appliance seal fail, leading to leakage and skin breakdown. This makes it a distinct peristomal skin complication. Management focuses on gently removing the crusts, cleaning and drying the area, and addressing the underlying urinary chemistry and seal technique to prevent recurrence.

Peristomal skin complications are problems that occur on the skin around the stoma due to contact with urine or stool, moisture, irritants, or mineral buildup. Alkaline encrustations are a specific peristomal skin issue where alkaline urine or effluent interacts with minerals to form hard crusts around the stoma. These crusts irritate the skin, trap moisture, and can make the appliance seal fail, leading to leakage and skin breakdown. This makes it a distinct peristomal skin complication. Management focuses on gently removing the crusts, cleaning and drying the area, and addressing the underlying urinary chemistry and seal technique to prevent recurrence.