Superglue on cuts

[huntinfool]

OK. I've been wanting to try this, but thankfully I haven't had the need...until today. I was working with a razor knife and slipped. High and to the inside of my thigh. Its borderline whether or not it needs a stitch or two so I just glued it. Worked like a champ.

Questions are do I have to reapply? How long will it last? Do I just let it wear off?

Thanks for the help...and finally glad I "MISSED".

[Jaspro]

When I use it I just let it wear off. I have never had to apply more than once but if it is in an area that flexes alot I could see having to do it more often.

[maglite]

It should last long enough to do the job!! I do it ALL the time!!!! It works on dogs too! Of course I clean all cuts first but then I super glue it if it needs it!

[Feederwatcher]

used it more than once on fingers and such, I would re-glue if the cut opened up. And it would just eventually wear away.

Magic I guess..........


FW

[Ouch]

When I use it I just let it wear off. I have never had to apply more than once but if it is in an area that flexes alot I could see having to do it more often.

Yep. The only places I've ever had to reapply is on knuckles, etc.

[huntinfool]

Thanks!

[Swat791]

Usually it will heal with one application.
I've been using super glue for small cuts for years.

I was going to try using it on this but mama said, "No, that is to the bone!"
So I settled for 10 staples.

[texag93]

I keep a tube in my first aid kit. I haven't had to use it yet. It holds fingers together really well!!!

[AggieHunter]

and finally glad I "MISSED".

There's other pretty important things up there too... Like femoral arteries!!!

[Brute Killer]

I think that suturing wounds was the use for which the stuff was originally developed. For battlefield medics.

[TX_Kevin]

So, seriously - you can use superglue for holding a cut together and it's not poisoness or anything?

[jyoung]

So, seriously - you can use superglue for holding a cut together and it's not poisoness or anything?

Yep... Cut myself pretty bad with a broadhead once... Superglue saved the day!

Now I don't leave home without it.

[Shane]

Oh man, I glanced at the thread title and thought it said Superglue on cats.

THAT might have made for an interesting thread.

[TX_Kevin]

I had heard of this before, but then I heard that it was really bad for you too.

This is good news for me. I almost always have something cut somewhere.

[trophy_taker]

Super glue works well as long as you disinfect the wound. If you don't and seal up bacteria in there, it could abcess and get ugly real quick!