Is it possible to glue a deep cut with Krazy Glue?

I would be more comfortable with her using bandaids. If there are bacteria in the wound now, you may be seaing them in if you glue it closed.

Yeah, you can. They actually do this in the Antarctic because it is so cold that blood doesn’t clot as well. So, they glue the skin together.

Yes it is possible but I would not recommend it just as you can also use a staple gun from home depot to staple it shut but it is not advisable.
There is a special medical “Super Glue” used by hospitals but it is not available to the public.

The product is called dermabond, and it is used quite frequently to close simple lacerations. As mentioned above, all wounds need to be extensively cleaned prior to closure, independent of whether stitches or dermabond is used.

That said, I would strongly advise against using super glue. Since the wound is very deep, it needs to be aggressively cleaned (i.e. flushed) with water. Also, it is important to assess if all of the glass has come out and also to give a tetanus shot if she hasn’t had one recently. The whole point of stitches is primarily to stop bleeding and to provide a more cosmetically pleasing result. The wound will heal just fine on its own assuming it doesn’t get infected, but I would be concerned about a deep glass cut.

I glued a small cut on my finger the other day. It worked like a charm. But it wasn’t very deep.

They make “butterfly” bandages that are designed to hold wounds closed. Might be more advisable.

Whilst glue is indeed used to glue wounds together, I would urge you not to just use any glue. Small amounts of nasty chemicals can have many unwanted effects.

I believe that there is a “Special” glue used by medical facilities to glue MINOR wounds closed ; BUT for a deep cut; you probably need a a couple of stitches….

One word….........doctor. If you close the cut with Krazy Glue it seals in the infection. Then Gangrene and loss of finger or hand or arm. Nah, go to the doc!

Sure if you’re a contestant on Survivor. Aren’t there better options?

Thanks everybody for your answers! We actually decided not to use glue and use medical tape instead of stitches. Thanks for your answers!

The other potential complication of DIY treatment in this situation is the possibility of a ligament or major nerve having been damaged. They don’t heal well on their own, and can cause long term problems with function if they’re not dealt with up front.

Cyanoacrylate is used in surgery and while the fumes are an irritant, it is non-toxic. In fact, it has been used to seal wounds

However, you are going to want to clean it out pretty good first, and since cleaning a deep wound is difficult at best, maybe Super Glue™ isn’t a good idea.

Surgical glue can leave an unsightly scar compared to stitches..

Yes, one time when I was younger, I accidently threw a rock at my friends head. Seriously, I was aiming one way, and it went the other, right into his forehead. He superglued his head back together, and it healed nicely.

@Freedom_Issues Who was your friend? Humpty Dumpty

you answered the question yourself