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KEY FEATURES

Skin-friendly hydrocolloid
Our research into hydrocolloids is recognised by the British Skin Foundation. The hydrocolloid used for Dermacol has been specially selected to give a high tack/quick grab onto the skin, and to be very soft and flexible, without causing skin irritation. The washer has a clear release film, clearly marked with the product code, and includes a thumb tab for easy removal.

Optimum size and height
The exact height of the collar has been carefully selected, following extensive user assessments over the last three years. Dermacol can be used on stomas that are very slightly oval, but should not be used on retracted stomas.

Soft and flexible collar
Thin and flexible, the Dermacol stoma collar moves with the body as the patient bends, twists and turns, staying in contact with the stoma. The unique collar is made from Alphathane®, a new patented polyurethane formulated to resist the output from ileostomies. The Dermacol collar is extremely soft and pliable. In fact, the collar stretches proportionately to three times its own diameter. This allows for normal peristaltic movement of the stoma.

Easy application
There are two easy ways to use Dermacol, whether your patients use a one-piece pouch or a two-piece system. Patients can attach the Dermacol to their skin first, then put their pouch on in the usual way. Or they can attach it to their pouch first (or attach it to their flange first if they're a two-piece user), then fit both around the stoma. Dermacol is easy to remove and comes away with the pouch or flange when they are changed.

Dermacol

Red, sore and itchy skin could be a thing of the past, thanks to a novel new product from Salts Healthcare. NEW Dermacol is a unique stoma collar that provides a leakproof barrier around the base of the stoma, preventing output from coming into contact with the skin.

Measuring the stoma

The collar has been designed to prevent pouch contents from touching the skin around the stoma. The collar part needs to fit securely around the stoma but should not be too tight. If the collar material is too tight or too loose, you may have an incorrectly fitting Dermacol collar. See the diagrams below.

Too loose	Too tight	Just right

How to use the Dermacol stoma collar size guide.

The simple colour coded measuring guide has been designed to help you and your patients to easily find the correct Dermacol stoma collar product for them. The collar sizes have been designed to accommodate a range of stoma sizes within each product code, as shown in the table.

Carefully slide the guide up and around the stoma.	When you have the two edges of the size guide slightly touching the stoma, stop. Read the collar number from the chart: this is the ideal collar size. The stoma size should be checked regularly.