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The clear solution for skin protection

Achieve skin integrity with our innovative 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant. Designed to help manage moderate to severe skin damage and protect at-risk skin.

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Partnering with you to promote skin health, now and in the future.

In 2015, international experts published “Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis: Moving prevention forward,” outlining best practice principles and providing actionable guidance for clinicians worldwide. This landmark publication drove significant change in clinical practice.

 

Building on new evidence and remaining unmet needs, the Best Practice Update 2026 synthesizes recent discoveries into practical recommendations to support clinicians, guide quality improvements and strengthen patient outcomes.

 

It brings together the latest research and global expert consensus to help guide better prevention, management and care.

Meet our family of Cavilon Skin Care products

Maintain skin integrity with our family of Cavilon Skin Care Solutions. From skin protectants to barrier cream, discover products to help protect, support and aid in the healing journey.

Simplifying your skin integrity needs

Finding the optimal solution for your skin integrity needs can often be confusing. We’re here to help guide the product selection process based on your needs and clinical challenges.

Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant

Watch a healthcare professional demonstrate how to apply the Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant to help prevent and manage IAD. 



For additional information regarding contraindications, precautions and warnings, please review the Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant product insert.

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References:

  1. Brennan, Mary R.; Milne, Catherine T.; Agrell-Kann, Marie; Ekholm, Bruce P. Clinical Evaluation of a Skin Protectant for the Management of Incontinence Associated Dermatitis: An Open-Label, Nonrandomized, Prospective Study. J of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing. 2017. 44(2):172-180.
  2. 3M data on file. EM-05-01 3924.
  3. 3M data on file. TEAM-MISC-05-001563, CLIN-RPT-FINAL-INV-US-05-289804 (dry time).
  4. Campbell K, Woodbury MG, Whittle H, Labate T, Hoskin A. A clinical evaluation of 3M Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2000;46(1)24-30.
  5. 3M data on file. TEAM-MISC-05-005732 and SPONSOR FINAL RPT-05-002049.
  6. Coutts P, Queen D, Sibbald RG. Periwound skin protection: a comparison of a new skin barrier vs. traditional therapies in wound management. Wound Care Canada. 2003; 1(1).