Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about seeking advice on how to safely remove dried Marathon Skin Protectant, a product used under a bandage portion of a barrier. The user is concerned about potential skin irritation and is looking for effective methods to remove the product without causing further irritation.

Advice and Insights:
- Marathon Skin Protectant typically comes off easily with water and wiping with a paper towel after 3-4 days.
- If needed to remove the barrier earlier, the product gets moist and won't stick, and most of it comes off on the flange, while the rest can be wiped off.
- Some users recommend using adhesive remover wipes, coconut oil and baking soda, or vinegar as alternatives to acetone for removing the product.
- According to the Marathon website, excess product can be removed before it dries by wiping with a clean tissue. Once dried, unwanted cyanoacrylate can be softened with petroleum jelly and removed. It will naturally wear off within 1-3 days as the skin renews itself.
- One user suggests using Vaseline over the old stuck-on Marathon, letting it sit for a few minutes, and then lightly dragging fingernails across it in different directions to flake off small pieces. This method requires using an oil-displacing soap to remove all traces of Vaseline before reapplying the product.
- It's noted that Marathon cyanoacrylate is not meant to be removed and should remain in place until the skin cells lift off as the skin ages, typically 3 days. If a reaction occurs, the petrolatum can be used to lift the edges of the Marathon, but it's not an easy process and should only be done if necessary.

Helpful Insights:
- It's mentioned that applying a thin layer of Marathon and allowing it to dry should keep it in place. When applying a new pouching system, a new layer of Marathon can be applied without removing the previous layer.