30 December 2012

Skin damage caused by excessive moisture  from perspiration, ostomy sites, wound exudate, urine and or faeces can cause significant suffering for patients.

Part of the treatment protocol for patients at risk of moisture-related skin damage includes the use of barrier films. However, there is little evidence on the durability and effectiveness of this product range.

This study examined the protective effect of a selection of film products in 11 subjects. The results show that the application of barrier films has a protective effect in delaying the removal of stained stratum corneum. Both Derma-S Barrier Film (Medicareplus International) and 3M™ Cavilon™ Barrier Film (3M) demonstrated their ability to retain stained stratum corneum.