What is a Two-Piece Skin Barrier?

The two-piece skin barrier is a part of the two-piece pouching system. A two-piece system has a separate and detachable skin barrier and pouch. This allows the user to change the pouch while the skin barrier remains in place for three to four days. While using a two-piece skin barrier, you can use different sizes and varieties of pouches according to your requirement. The ostomy pouches can be removed, and new ones can be attached quickly and easily. HPFY offers a huge collection of high-quality two-piece skin barriers. Scroll through our catalog and pick the one that best suits your needs.

Benefits of a Two-Piece Appliance

The skin wafer fits nicely around the stoma minimizing the chances of leakage.
Better visibility while measuring and cutting the hole in the baseplate to fit the stoma.
Some two-piece systems allow for rotation of the pouch.
Some mechanical coupling 2-piece systems allow burping when excessive gas builds up.
Allows replacing pouch without having to change the skin wafer.
Allows swapping between various pouches that are compatible with the wafer.
It can be used with disposable pouch liners.
Two-piece systems with mechanical couplings offer some level of protection against stoma impact.

Types of Two-Piece Skin Barriers

Skin barriers differ in their types. It is important to get the right one for your lifestyle and everyday needs. Additionally, it should adhere well to the peristomal skin, protecting your skin from stoma output. Following are some of the options to choose from.

Standard Skin Barrier: Standard wear skin barriers are typically designed for more formed stool and can last up to 5-7 days. Thus, they are the ideal choice if you have a colostomy.

Extended Wear Barrier: Extended wear skin barriers have greater resistance to liquid stoma output like urine and loose stool. So, these barriers are the perfect choice for those who have urostomy or ileostomy. They provide greater protection from stoma output causing skin irritation. Their greater resistance allows for a longer wear time.

Pre-Cut Skin Barrier: Pre-cut barriers are available in various sizes to accommodate your stoma without the need for modification. They are a great option if the stoma is round and is no longer changing in size.

Cut-To-Fit Skin Barrier: Cut-to-fit wafers are available with different sizes printed on them. The users can cut the size that particularly fits their stoma size. This is ideal for those with an irregular-shaped stoma or stoma size falls between regular ones.

Moldable Skin Barrier: Mold-to-fit barriers have all the virtues of cut-to-fit wafers, eliminating scissors. The flexible material used in the wafer allows the user to roll back it with fingers to achieve the desired size and shape. The barrier creates a snug fit around the stoma to provide greater leakage protection.

Flat Skin Barrier: A flat skin wafer is typically used when the stoma protrudes at least a quarter of an inch outside the body. The stoma output perfectly drains into the pouch without any leakage.

Convex Skin Barrier: The convex wafer has a curvature, and it is used for stomas that lie flat on the skin surface or slightly inward. They also work well if the peristomal skin has creases or folds. The convexity of the skin barrier puts pressure to help the stoma to protrude more from the skin and empty the stoma output into the pouch.

How to apply Two-Piece Skin Wafer

Clean and dry peristomal skin.
Measure the stoma with the help of a stoma measuring guide before each application.
If using a cut-to-fit skin barrier, carefully cut an appropriate size using the guidelines.
For moldable skin wafers, roll the adhesive backing to fit the stoma.
The skin wafer should fit where the skin and the stoma meet. Ensure that no skin is shown between the skin barrier and the stoma to help prevent leakage and skin irritation.
Remove the release paper from the skin barrier.
Center the hole over the stoma onto your skin.
Press the skin wafer gently against the skin.
Once applied to the skin, the barrier adhesion will enhance with heat. Hold the skin barrier against the skin for 30 to 60 seconds.
The flexibility of the barrier can also be improved by holding the barrier in your hands before removing the release paper.

Top-Selling Two-Piece Skin Barriers At HPFY

Convatec SUR-FIT Natura Two-Piece Cut-to-Fit Stomahesive Skin Barrier features a plastic coupling ring that allows the pouch and skin barrier to join together. The coupling ring also provides an audible click confirming a secure connection.
Hollister New Image Standard Wear Cut-to-Fit FlexWear Ostomy Skin Barrier incorporates a floating flange that allows fingers to be placed under the flange to help reduce pressure on the abdomen while attaching a pouch.
Coloplast Sensura Click Two-Piece Flat Standard Cut-To-Fit Skin Barrier allows the pouch to be rotated into the desired position before it is locked.

Where to buy Two-Piece Skin Barriers online?

Health Products For You carries a vast selection of skin barriers from leading manufacturers such as Coloplast, Hollister, Convatec, etc., at affordable prices. You can rely on us for hassle-free delivery of your ostomy supplies at your doorstep. Place your order today!