Lacerations on the face, torso and extremities that are not greater than 3 inches in length.  SkinStitch and SkinSeal Medical Adhesive is especially effective in areas where scarring from conventional sutures are a concern. It should not be used on wounds located near a joint or areas that cannot be easily approximated (i.e. jagged edges), animal bites (unless thoroughly cleaned and sterilized), or dense hair growth regions.

Yes, if you immobilize the joint with a splint, or tongue depressor.

Your health care professional may make that determination. Doctors with more experience may choose to utilize a skin adhesive on wounds longer than 3 inches. Consideration must be given to variables such as depth and location of the wound. Thus, shallow wounds and lacerations not near stress areas will likely benefit from closure with a skin adhesive alone.

No, but deeper wounds may be closed with subcutaneous sutures first. This will achieve the needed strength to keep the wound closed while healing and finishing the skin surface with SkinStitch and SkinSeal Medical Adhesive will reduce scarring.

Sanitize the wound according to standard protocol. Approximate edges when wound is dry. Gently squeeze drops or a thin layer of skin adhesive beside the wound. Pull the adhesive over the wound with the applicator, as if building a bridge over the wound. Never put the adhesive in the wound. Hold for 30 seconds; apply a second coat.

For optimum strength/performance place 2 to 3 thin overlapping layers for a stronger finished product. The edge of each new layer should overlap the previous layer. A thick coat may cause a slight burning sensation. A thick coat may also cause the adhesive bond to break down sooner.

Acetone (nail polish remover) is the fastest bond breaker. This should only be used on non-sensitive parts of the body. On sensitive parts, use an anti-bacterial cream.

SkinStitch and SkinSeal Medical Adhesive is especially valuable in treating wounds near the eyes because it the precision applicator/tip, but there are a few added safeguards to consider. Place the patient in a horizontal position. Have an assistant hold gauze between the eye and wound as a dam. If you do not have an assistant, use a ridge of petroleum jelly between the wound and eye. This will make it impossible for the skin adhesive to travel, or follow a crease line into the eye. Do not put petroleum jelly on any of the area next to the wound being treated, as this will prevent adhesion.

An opthamologically approved antibacterial cream will loosen the bond when gently massaged on the eyelid.

All medical adhesives in the cyanoacrylate family harden on contact with moisture. An advantage of SkinStitch and SkinSeal Medical Adhesive is that it hardens when it comes in contact with skin moisture. In its plastic applicator, the compound is in monomeric form, when it comes into contact with anions, especially hydroxyl ions (in the presence of water) it polymerizes.

No, Krazy Glue or Super Glue are either ethyl, or methyl cyanoacrylates. These are toxic, non-sterile products, not approved for medical use and will burn human skin when applied.

The shelf life of SkinStitch and SkinSeal Medical Adhesive is guaranteed for two years from the date of manufacture. Of course, proper storage conditions ensure shelf life. The ideal storage temperature is 72˚F/22˚C., or lower.