It is crucial to maintain the health of your peristomal skin to avoid leakage and other complications. The role of a natural component of human skin is vital in this regard. This component is known as ceramide. Research shows that ceramide may help keep peristomal skin complications at bay. What is ceramide? The epidermis consists of five layers, and all these layers get their necessary support from ceramide. Ceramide consists of waxy, liquid molecules that support adhesion between cells to form a protective barrier. It is more like a mortar that forms adhesion between the bricks (cells). Here are some facts about ceramide.
Ceramide in skin barriers Scientists have been working on a newer technology that involved the infusion of ceramide in skin barriers of ostomy pouches. The primary job of a skin barrier is to offer appropriate adhesion, absorption, and erosion resistance while it is in contact with the peristomal skin. A significant benefit of ceramide in skin barrier is that it helps the skin retain its natural moisture. You will, undoubtedly, need to make sure that the skin barrier fits well on the peristomal skin. Quite recently, 184 clinicians evaluated 284 ostomates who were using skin barriers infused with ceramide. Here are the results of those evaluations.
More research Another research based on the study of the difference between ceramide-based and non-ceramide-based skin barriers yielded quite impressive results. This research stud is known as the “ADVOCATE Trial”. Here are some takeaways from this study.
Bottom line
The negative impact of peristomal skin complications on the quality of life is well-known. Ceramide-based skin barriers allow their user to prevent and even reverse such issues.
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