skin glue
Surgical tissue sealant
Skin glue is a medical adhesive used to close wounds instead of stitches or staples.
It bonds skin edges together as the cut heals, then flakes off naturally.
Also called surgical glue or tissue adhesive: The doctor used skin glue on the laceration.
In cosmetics, skin glue attaches prosthetics, wigs, or costume pieces to the body.
Certified for healthcare use
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- liquid bandageProtective coating for wounds
- FDA approvedCleared by regulators
ampule · clinical · outpatient
Torn, ragged wound
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- cutSeverance or reduction
- steri-stripsAdhesive wound closure strips
- approximationNear but inexact value
hemostasis · trauma · first aid · emergency · wound care · dressing
Biological wound healing process
- protective barrierStructure preventing harm access
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- infection preventionHalting pathogen transmission
- moisture retentionHolding water within something
Two-carbon radical
- monomerChain-forming molecule
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- methacrylateEster forming clear plastics
synthetic · flexible · viscosity · setting time · clear · waterproof
Causes no harm
- biodegradationMicrobial breakdown of organics
- hypoallergenicUnlikely to cause reactions
- sloughingDiscarding dead outer layers
medical grade
Certified for healthcare use
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- liquid bandageProtective coating for wounds
FDA approved · ampule · clinical · outpatient
laceration
Torn, ragged wound
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- cutSeverance or reduction
- steri-stripsAdhesive wound closure strips
approximation · hemostasis · trauma · first aid · emergency · wound care · dressing
tissue repair
Biological wound healing process
- protective barrierStructure preventing harm access
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- infection preventionHalting pathogen transmission
ethyl
Two-carbon radical
- monomerChain-forming molecule
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
methacrylate · synthetic · flexible · viscosity · setting time · clear · waterproof
non-toxic
Causes no harm
- biodegradationMicrobial breakdown of organics
- hypoallergenicUnlikely to cause reactions
- sloughingDiscarding dead outer layers
- wound carebandage, bandages, gauze, gauze pads, dressings
- Medical Adhesivesbandage, band-aid, surgical tape, medical tape, steri-strips
- ski gearskis, ski poles, ski boots, ski bindings, ski goggles
- ski skins
- wound closuresuture, sutures, wound closure, staples, suture needle
- skin productslotion, sunscreen, moisturizer, body oil, body butter
skin gluesutures
Medical wound closures
stitches · staples · surgical staples · skin staples · steri-strips
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