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Aerosol steroids for the treatment of peristomal mucocutaneous breakdown due to severe eczema
J Nicholson1, S Sriskandarajah1, J Moore1
1Colorectal Surgery Department, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Manchester M23 9LT, UK.
Introduction:
We describe a novel treatment of mucocutaneous peristomal junction breakdown in a patient with severe eczema using aerosol steroids, where conventional methods failed to achieve healing.
Presentation Of Case:
Observation and photographic evidence showing resolution of severe peristomal eczema in a patient, in whom systemic steroids were contraindicated, using a topical aerosol steroid. We found complete resolution of peristomal eczema and symptoms within four weeks.
Discussion:
Topical aerosol steroids are better tolerated than alcohol based steroid preparations, achieve improved stoma appliance adherence in comparison to oil based steroid preparations and reduce systemic side effects in comparison to systemic oral steroids.
Conclusion:
Aerosol steroids appear to be a safe and effective way to treat refractory peristomal eczema and may be of use in other peristomal inflammatory conditions including contact dermatitis.
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