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What are Barrier Strips?  

Ostomy Barrier Strips are the skin-friendly alternate to tape designed to secure the edges of Ostomy skin barriers to keep it intact when you bend or stretch. Barrier strips are elastic in nature which means that it follows your body shape and movements. These strips come in different shapes to fit various body profiles and barrier types. Shop for barrier strips from top manufacturers like Nu-hope, Hollister Incorporated, 3m, Coloplast and more.  

How do Barrier Strips Work?  

Elastic Barrier Strips prevent the edges of the Ostomy skin barrier from lifting or rolling out thus keeping it securely in place. This extra security helps you stay confident and gives you the peace of mind that you're barrier will stay in place. These absorbent and skin friendly barrier strips stick around the edges of your barrier overlapping on to your skin. You can use one or two barrier on your barrier depending upon the amount of securement required. These strips are water resistant i.e. that they can be used for both swimming and bathing. 

How To Use Barrier Strips to Secure Your Ostomy Wafer?  

Applying the Elastic Barrier Strips 

1. Clean your skin with lukewarm water. Pat dry. 
2. Remove half of the backing paper from the barrier strip and apply to your skin. 
3. Let the strip overlap the barrier edge at least half an inch. 
4. Remove the remaining backing paper and smoothen the edges with your hands for 30 seconds.  

Removing the Barrier Strips

• Support the peristomal skin with your hands and gently remove the strip. 
• You may use an adhesive remover for fragile skin. 

Best Selling Barriers Strips 

1. Try the Coloplast Brava Barrier Strips that are used to secure the baseplate’s edges. Their added flexibility and stretchablity make them more durable and last longer.  
2. Genairex Securi-T Pre-Cut Hydrocolloid Skin Barrier Strip can be used on top to the picture frame of appliance for security or below to fill in skin irregularities. 
3. Hollister Adapt Barrier Extender prevents skin barrier from lifting off and effectively conforms to uneven body folds and contours. 

Where to buy barrier strips online? 

At HPFY we offer a comprehensive range of barrier strips from top manufacturers like Coloplast, Nu-Hope & more at competitive prices. These barrier strips are reviewed by many satisfied users and give the best results when used to secure Ostomy appliances adding to the life of the appliance. Shop now and get reward$ on every purchase that you can redeem later.  

Ostomy Management: Articles and Research 

• Living with an Ostomy: How Does it Change Your Daily Routine? 
• A Brief Guide to Ostomy Pouching Systems