Cuts and Crazy Glue revisited

A Krazy Recommendation?
Dermatologists Say Krazy Glue Offers Quick Paper-Cut Relief

N E W Y O R K, July 5 — Using Krazy Glue is getting a little crazier.

Marketed to fix cracked ceramics or torn leather and plastic, the high-powered adhesive is now being recommended by dermatologists to seal tears in human skin.

Although the packaging on Elmer’s Products’ Krazy Glue specifically warns against contact with skin, an increasing number of dermatologists, nevertheless, are recommending the glue for patients suffering from small lacerations, such as paper cuts, or even more serious skin splits resulting from chapping or eczema...

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I still use it against Walt's warnings and now this article's warnings. But only for small, shallow cuts. I think it is much better than band-aids for the palm area and fingers. I can never get band-aids to stick there.

I haven't experienced any allergic reaction. Or any infections.

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I've seen a medically marketed product that works the same way, but might not carry the same risks. Anyone know about that?

I'll ask an RN I know, I remember reading they were even using it in some minor surgical applications.

Brandon

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I have had a doctor use it on my finger in a "pinch" to fix a real good bleeder. I keep one in my first-aid kit in the truck. As long as you are not drinking the stuff, you should be okay. Has worked for me numerous times.

David

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David P. Sproles
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I have used Krazy Glue many times on cuts, some of which were quite deep. A relative who is an emergency room doctor has told me that it can be toxic. I have several small vials of medical tissue adhesive (dermabond)in my first aid kit. They came in a box of 24 with a video tape explaining the product. These were distributed to ER Doctors by a drug rep, I believe it is presciption only, and is very expensive. There is a similiar product that is made for animals, my vet told me it is probably identical to dermabond and is much cheaper.
Hope that helps.
Be safe
Chad
 
Hey Guys...

The other stuff you guys are talking about is called "Second Skin"...

It doesn't work as well as they say it does though...

This is a good topis for the wilderness Survival Forum....

ttyle Eric...

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Second skin is great for protecting blisters though. As a rower, I've had some horrendous looking holes in my hand, that healed practically overnight when covered in Second Skin. I'll agree though that it doesn't do much for real cuts.
 
I thought crazy glue was originally developed for battlefield wounds -- sort of instant sutures... maybe for officers ("...use big stitches, he's an enlisted man...")
 
My seven year old stepson fell at school splitting his cheek..He needed 4 stitches but the doctor asked if he could try a medical glue..I said ok because I had seen several articles on the product..worked great..no scar
 
I have used Krazy Glue many times on cuts. Mostly if I need to STOP BLEEDING NOW. I also use "Steri-strips" made by 3M. Given the choice, I always prefer the Steri strips as I find the wound heals faster. I think primarily because the wound is immediatly restored to it's original uncut position with no irritants in the wound to inhibit healing.

Using steri strips does require some learning. They are not used like a band aid, the wound is closed manually and the steri strips applied making sure to keep the wound in it's original uncut position. The steri strip doesn't stretch so it doesn't permit movement.

sal

[This message has been edited by Sal Glesser (edited 07-06-2000).]
 
Hey Sal...

Would that be the same as a "Butterfly Stitch" ??

ttyle Eric...



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I've used Krazy glue for assorted cuts, mostly on the hands where a bandaid is a tricky proposition.

By the way did you know that krazy glue is great for temporarily sealing tire punctures, especially in the sidewall where you can't really use a conventional plug.

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So is there anyone that HAS had a bad experience doing this? Rashes? Infections? Glowing sking? Cat their hands stuck together (I rmember the first time I use the stuff. Freaked me out
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Krazy Glue is a big favorite of pro wrestlers. I've seen some massive lacerations dealt with quick and easy.
 
i Dunno man, you're putting some awfully weird chemicals inside your body for your liver to process...even in minute quantities....believe they are quite carcinogenic.
 
I have used the stuff before...per my earlier post. And I decided to ask a vet friend of mine if they use it in the animal community..and I quote," Yes, I use it a similar product [to Dermabond] on a daily basis. It is antibacterial when as it biodegrades in the wound. Only difficulty is that you have to have a "dry" field to apply it. If it mixes with blood it doesn't work right. So you have to blot and quickly apply or use a tourniquet technique. Nexaband [the animal version of Dermabond.]...By the way, though the consistency is abit different they are all just cyanoacrylate (Superglue.) I have used Superglue to fix wounds in a bind on several occasions."

Thought this was interesting reading.

David

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These "Super Glue" products all contain Cyanoacrylate Ester. Similar products are used by the military as a field wound closure, by surgeons for closing some types of surgical cuts, and also used by EMTs and doctors as an emergency wound closure. But, the key word is "emergency". The Cyano in Cyanoacrylate is chemist-speak for cyanide. In fact, the reason these glues are packaged for consumer retail sales in such small tubes it that the amount in those little tubes(typically about .07oz) is just less than enough to kill a small child by ingestion. The amount of cyanide you will absorb into your body by closing a single cut is not significant. But, it's still not a good idea to use these glues for day-to-day, routine, minor wound care. Strip Bandages, butterfly closures, etc., are a better idea for routine wound care. In an emergency, though, keep in mind that these products can be used for wound closure. They're a good addition of any survival-oriented first aide kit.

I keep a tube in my shaving kit for when I travel, not so much for wound closure, but for many other uses. I've mended cloths and shoes, and also lugage on-the-road several times. One of those little tubes doesn't take much space and it's earned its keep many times.



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