Agree with the above advise to watch for irritation, redness, swelling, pain, puss, smell as indication for possible infections. I have mine for two years, and slightly leaks or has gunk, but I don't like to put any gauze between it, so it does not harbor moisture, which bacteria likes, so I let mine air dry with no covering. I use soap and water to clean when showering, peroxide after, and Bactrim ointment, and sometimes clotromizole ointment if a fungal infection is suspected, the dr prescribed previously, but using too often has the risk of becoming resistant to these meds. There is also normal granualization around the stoma site that occurs, that can cause bleeding, discharge too, which is the body's way of healing. As mentioned, see you GI doctor for any concerns.