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Thanks all serious replies, this place can be a good place to learn.

I use Super Glue frequently to seal splits in my fingertips. I've used it on larger cuts as well. Before using, make sure the wound is clean - you might want to put some Tincture of iodine on the wound as well, which will not interfere with the glue's ability to seal the wound, like an antiseptic ointment will. Then, pinch both sides together and apply the Super Glue - hold the wound together until dry. Do not introduce Super Glue into the body, which could cause problems and even poisoning. My kit also contains sutures, butterfly bandages, clotting agent/bandages and a fifth of Scotch. Don't forget the Scotch.

In 1968 when I was 6 weeks old, the surgeon used superglue to close the incision he made in me to fix a bad stomach valve. Worked good then, don’t see why it wouldn’t now.

Usually multiples. I carry 2 for a limb and prefer more

I have the glue that is made for that. It is called New Skin .As mentioned above it comes in a small bottle with a small brush applicator.

I used some this week on a cut . You need to keep reapplying it as it will come loose at the edges. take off the old put on some new.

We superglued a big gash on my boy's forehead one time. It was a prize he got from pestering one of his younger sisters too much. Worked great and didn't leave a scar.

I think anybody having first aid administered upon them, by you, is in dire need of another person.

Been using on dogs for years

Original cyanoacrylates were sold by Kodak to Locite. Later formulations have molecular additions that reduce their toxicity.(butyl and octyl) are derivatives used in the ones sold for medical closure. All are rapidly polymerized by moisture in long chain polymers. adhesive is superior in time required to close wounds, and infection prevention. (not including topical antibiotics).

Large areas can cause chemical burns. Sensitization to fumes can occur resulting in flu symptoms, and extreme cases asthma. the octyl derivative is preferred.

Analogs are used on a regular basis in dental work

Biggest downside is shelf life which is short, year at most

good advice

I run a lathe. Peel a nail back to the middle of your thumb.

Superglue it flat and it won’t catch on stuff.

For real cuts .......Zip Stich.......$$$$ but they work.......

My dogs would occasionally chew on each other. Never had to make a vet trip after packing the wound with nitrofurazone and wrapping with vet wrap. Cyanoacrylate was used for split pads and broken nails. I only carried a dog first aid kit. Never used it on myself but wouldn’t hesitate. Oh, I carried a sterile syringe and sterile water to irrigate first.

I used it on bird dogs many a time!!!

They glued my leg & chest incisions after I had my open heart surgery four years ago. They DO NOT use industrial-grade superglue...

Liquid skin is better.

Someone taking care of my father kicked a rock and split a toe.

The emergency room put a drop of super glue on the toe.

I had to pay a $2k medical bill.

An insurance company could have negotiated that down.

Liquid skin is better.

Not practical.

When you need it, it's rock hard.

Much better options.

[quote=TimberRunner}....When you need it, it's rock hard.. .. [/quote]

Yeah, but just wait until you get older.

I take medication daily that makes me
bleed profusely from a relatively minor
wound. Not ordinary bleeding, but running
off and dripdripdripdripdrip and making a
puddle.
I use and have used Woundseal and Bleedstop
on wounds that won't stop with continued
applied pressure.
My doctor told me that the popular quikclot
is more or less powdered clay and is just
only slightly better than bleeding out.
And I'm aware of how dangerous a tourniquet
can be in untrained hands. It's use is for
someone knocking on death's door only.
Most all wounds I've ever dealt with could be
fixed with a common band aid or needed a
professional suture job.
I'm afraid the damned internet spreads more
BS info besides all the hooey on reloading

Who is "they" ?