i lacerated my leg in the shin area approx2 1/2 inches ...

Doctors are concerned that if people start gluing their own cuts, the wound won't get adequate care and can cause infection. Super glue should never be used on a deep cut because it seals the outside of the wound. It will hold the surface skin together, but leave a gaping space underneath. That's not in your best interest if you have cut a little bit of muscle, tendon, ligament, or nerve. This has been told to many patients by the doctor I work for.

Once a wound has been open for a few hours, you've got to leave it open or risk sealing an infection inside. Aside from the chemicals that are used to make superglue that in itself can cause infection on an open wound.

You have to remember that the internet is the internet and everything you read might not be exactly helpful or true. You need to watch for redness and swelling, a sign of infection also any fever or nausea as well would all be signs to seek medical care. Remember if it is a deep enough cut to warrent the thought of putting superglue on it, it is sign enough that you need to seek medical care for it.

I would put some hydrogen peroxide on it to clean it thoroughly, and if it continues to bleed seek medical care. You don't want that to cause further infection so make sure the superglue does not stay on it. It takes alcohol to help remove it and it will burn but better than a chance of infection. Especially one trapped inside a cut. I hope this information will help you.

Edited by calliecat on September 26 2005 at 7:46pm

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thanks,for the reply i would like other opinions because everything seems fine right now. its sealed closed and is not bleeding it drained a small bit today at work but i here this is good.. ive read many positives on the use of the super glue type compounds.one web site mentions midwives using it and others mentioned it being used in the battle field. i will continue to monitore it and keep it covered with a antibacterial creme applied. i just am hoping for some positve feedback that by monitoring it and if no signs of infection show that everything will be fine,other articles ive read talk about doctors using it to reduse the railroad type scaring..im concerned about the glue that got inside of the would ..will it disapate and allow the tissue to heal. i know no nerves or tendons etc. were cut just flesh..thanks again,mike

Yes I recommend monitoring it, if no tendons or nerves were cut. Just keep an eye on it for any redness or swelling which would be signs of infection. The glue that got in the wound would be the main cause of infection should it appear but it is good that you cleaned it thoroughly first. And apply the cream three times a day that will help cut the risk of infection as well. Draining a bit is good as long as the wound appears to be healing. I hope this information will help you also.

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