Crazy Glue for Open Wounds
Did you ever get one of those nasty cuts that just doesn't want to heal? Did you ever think, I wish I could just glue this thing shut? Have you gone so far as to read the label of your super glue to see if you could use it to glue your that wound of yours closed, only to be disappointed by the big warnings that say "Don't Use on Skin"?
Well, Johnson & Johnson is now marketing its Dermabond product and describes it as a medical glue for the skin that doctors can use in place of stitches or staples to close wounds and incisions. It is spread on top of the wound while your doctor holds the skin edges together. Only your doctor can apply DERMABOND adhesive. It dries to form a strong, flexible bond and protective covering for the cut. DERMABOND adhesive does not require a bandage, and you can get it wet in the course of normal activities.
I don't know why, but I like the idea of gluing a wound shut. It makes sense. What doesn't make sense is why the glue is purple and the device is designed to look like one of those "Blo-Pens" that you see advertised on TV. Should be available at your local hospital. I don't recommend wounding yourself to check it out. Instead, click on the post heading to go to the Dermabond web site containing a video demonstration.
Well, Johnson & Johnson is now marketing its Dermabond product and describes it as a medical glue for the skin that doctors can use in place of stitches or staples to close wounds and incisions. It is spread on top of the wound while your doctor holds the skin edges together. Only your doctor can apply DERMABOND adhesive. It dries to form a strong, flexible bond and protective covering for the cut. DERMABOND adhesive does not require a bandage, and you can get it wet in the course of normal activities.
I don't know why, but I like the idea of gluing a wound shut. It makes sense. What doesn't make sense is why the glue is purple and the device is designed to look like one of those "Blo-Pens" that you see advertised on TV. Should be available at your local hospital. I don't recommend wounding yourself to check it out. Instead, click on the post heading to go to the Dermabond web site containing a video demonstration.
posted by The Gadget Guy at 5:02 PM
1 Comments:
I've tried a similar product, called Liquid Bandaid (http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=74410&catid=44601&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=44601&trxp2=74410&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH) but I have ezcema and tend to pick at the bandage and then more skin comes off. I would be willing to try the product you spoke of though.
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