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. 2008 Feb;21(1):41-4.
doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1055320.

Peristomal dermatology

Bonnie Alvey  1 , David E Beck
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Peristomal dermatology

Bonnie Alvey et al. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2008 Feb.

Abstract

Inflammatory or infectious conditions affecting the skin around an intestinal stoma are common and may be a source of considerable aggravation to patients. Recognition and prompt appropriate treatment of these conditions improves their quality of life. Peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum represents a most unusual peristomal skin condition that is difficult to treat; resolution often requires diagnosis and therapy of underlying inflammatory bowel disease.

Keywords: Intestinal stomas; dermatology; pyoderma gangrenosum.

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Figure 1
Peristomal candidiasis.
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Figure 2
Folliculitis.
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Figure 3
Cutaneous allergic reaction to pouch.
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Figure 4
Pyoderma gangrenosum above the stoma.
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