Photo-Biomodulation on Irritant Dermatitis Post Ileostomy Surgery

Background: Among the highest prevalent complications of ileostomy surgery is irritant contact dermatitis as a common early form of peristomal skin complications.
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Photo-Bio Modulation on Irritant Dermatitis Post-Ileostomy Surgery.
Subjects and methods: Sixty-eight patients from both genders following ileostomy surgery who suffered from irritant dermatitis were randomly distributed into two groups equal in number. Group (A) received photo-biomodulation therapy [Low level laser therapy (LLLT)] in addition to routine skin care, while group (B): received placebo photo-biomodulation (LLLT) in addition to routine skin care. Each group underwent treatment over eight weeks (three sessions per week). Results: Irritant dermatitis was evaluated before and after the intervention using Ostomy Skin Tool and Dermoscopy, respectively. Both groups A and B exhibited significant improvements in all parameters of dermoscopy including erythema, scaling, excoriations, and ostomy skin tool total score (p<0.001). However, group A achieved greater improvements in all measurements compared to group B (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Photo-biomodulation had a beneficial effect in decreasing the incidence of irritant dermatitis after ileostomy bag insertion.