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Beth22
May 12, 2022 6:51 pm
I need to shave around my stoma but not sure what to use? I read an electric razor and the one I got I tested it on the opposite side of my stomach and it's pulled my hair .. my stoma nurse had said I could use a regular razor but I am not comfortable with that and I am prone to razor burn and have sensitive skin... What does everyone do / use? Would love any advice and suggestions please.
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xnine
May 12, 2022 6:57 pm
I do not have much hair so just leave it alone.
AlexT
May 12, 2022 7:01 pm
I use a cheap battery-operated bikini shaver. I think they're $10-15. Wash the area, let it dry, shave, rinse again, and let it dry well before applying your stuff. This is the one I use.
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May 12, 2022 7:45 pm
I've used hair removal cream in the past as advised to do so by a nurse. It did a good job, just seemed to take too long putting it on then having to wait a few minutes for it to work for my liking. I use tweezers now, just spend a few minutes each bag change popping hairs out. I find it very therapeutic and hair grows back slower.
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May 12, 2022 7:52 pm
Lol....it never hurt. I'm a wimp. I would be the first to scream if it had, lol.
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Abefroman1969
May 12, 2022 8:01 pm
I use a nose hair trimmer and it works great.
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Beth22
May 12, 2022 8:08 pm
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Damian, I have to agree with Sally. Ouch... doesn't it hurt? And irritate your skin?
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Beth22
May 12, 2022 8:08 pm
Reply to Abefroman1969
I hadn't thought of that one. Thank you.
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Beth22
May 12, 2022 8:11 pm
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Alex T
I have seen this one online and in store. I was wondering about it. Question: does it take it low enough? The little hair I have on my stomach will start to get irritated and drives me nuts, and it pulls like a son of a gun with my wafer. I go slow and use a remover wipe, but it still pulls, lol.
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AlexT
May 12, 2022 8:43 pm
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It gets it low enough for me to not be a bother.
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Beth22
May 12, 2022 8:57 pm
Sweet!! Thank you and it's affordable .. I will give it a shot
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HenryM
May 12, 2022 10:15 pm
Reply to Abefroman1969
You could use some anatomy lessons, buddy. LOL
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Abefroman1969
May 12, 2022 10:23 pm
Reply to HenryM
It actually works quite well and was suggested by my stoma nurse who specifically told me not to use hair remover or razors.
You are correct though, I could use anatomy lessons. I don't want to block Alex and ask any of the ladies here for help though.
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Justbreathe
May 12, 2022 10:25 pm
Fortunate for me, I have no belly hair (got plenty on my chinny-chin-chin though - lol) and I am wondering if those little pink lady shavers they sell now for facial hair might be gentle enough for a belly? They are pretty handy - they come in a 5-pack.
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Beth22
May 12, 2022 11:20 pm
Reply to HenryM
It doesn't irritate your skin, Henry?
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Beth22
May 12, 2022 11:21 pm
Reply to Abefroman1969
A beforeman, your stoma nurse never suggested an electric razor?
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Beth22
May 12, 2022 11:25 pm
Reply to Justbreathe
Just breathe, lol. Well, to be so lucky... I know which ones you are talking about. I had looked at those too, along with the one Alext had posted. I just have no idea which to use. They said electric razor, and then my stoma nurse said electric. Then, at the next appointment, they said a regular razor. That's why I am asking y'all on here. Y'all have done it and tried different things.
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Beth22
May 12, 2022 11:29 pm
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Henry, I am a bit scared to shave around the stoma. It might sound silly... I don't know how close to shave around the stoma either. I don't want to accidentally cut Briella (my stoma).
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StPetie
May 12, 2022 11:40 pm
I'm a little late but I'll put in my 2 cents anyway. I've used a Microtouch Solo for about 3 years now. As I have a couple of extra items stuck to my abdomen, all the hair has to go. The Solo is easy to use, gives me no skin issues or discomfort, and has decent battery life. It doesn't shave as close as a regular razor with a blade, but it's close enough for me to use on my face (neck and cheekbones anyway) if I don't feel like shaving.
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AlexT
May 13, 2022 12:20 am
Reply to Beth22
That one I posted allows you to get very close to your stoma.
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Abefroman1969
May 13, 2022 12:37 am
Reply to Beth22
The hospital stoma nurse probably did recommend an electric razor. I was so mad and in such a dark place about being forced into the ostomy because my doctor refused to listen to me about what had worked for the past 30 years when I had issues. I pretty much ignored her. If I hadn't brought a friend to that pre-op appointment, I wouldn't have known how to do a damn thing after I got home. My in-home stoma nurse suggested the nose hair trimmer and I listened to her finally, and now I have a great relationship with them both. But I was so, so angry at first. I didn't listen to anyone until after the surgery, and it was compassionate nurses that made me want to actually live after the procedure. I was having serious doubts prior to the operation and was reading books about self-deliverance.
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Beth22
May 13, 2022 1:37 am
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Oooo, thank you AlexT. That is really good to know. I do have to ask, how close are you allowed and supposed to shave near the stoma?
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May 13, 2022 1:43 am
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I am so glad I don't have to shave around my stoma. The thought just makes me nervous.
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drew400
May 13, 2022 2:59 am
I use a regular disposable razor when I'm in the shower after soaping up the area with regular soap. Just shave lightly so you don't irritate the area, it doesn't have to be a super close shave.
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Axl
May 13, 2022 4:11 am
Hi Beth
I'm not hairy at all, but when needed I just use a cheap disposable razor and if there is some too close to the stoma for the razor... tweezers...
They do make razors for sensitive skin, just wash the area well afterwards in case the razor lube strip leaves any residue that might compromise adhesion.
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Past Member
May 13, 2022 7:27 am
Just a regular razor for me, never had any issues. Have found that shaving before putting it on definitely helps it stick better though.
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