What is skin glue? Skin glue is a special type of medical adhesive. It joins the edges of a wound together, while the wound starts to heal underneath. Doctors and nurses may use skin glue to close wounds instead of other methods, such as: stitches (sutures) skin staples adhesive tape Skin glue can [...]
Skin glue is a special type of medical adhesive. It joins the edges of a wound together, while the wound starts to heal underneath.
Doctors and nurses may use skin glue to close wounds instead of other methods, such as:
Skin glue can be used for children and adults.
Skin glue is usually used for simple cuts or wounds that:
Skin glue can also be used to close the edges of other wounds that may be larger. For example, over the top of stitches beneath your skin (subcutaneous stitches) or to close an incision made during an operation.
Surgeons may use skin glue after operations or procedures such as:
Skin glue isn’t normally used to close some types of wound. For example:
Skin glue can be used to treat wounds on most parts of your body, including:
It may be possible to use it for some wounds on your hands, feet or joints, but this will depend on where the wound is and how much pressure you put on the wound when you move.
Skin glue isn’t usually used on parts of your body that may be moist or damp, such as:
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