A dermal adhesive (or ''skin glue'') is a glue used to close wounds in the skin as an alternative to
sutures,
staples, or clips.
Glued closure results in less scarring and is less prone to infection than sutured or stapled closure. There is also no residual closure to remove, so follow-up visits for removal are not required.
Some research is ongoing on making biodegradable glue for use inside the body, which can thus be broken down safely by the body.
Engineering a highly elastic human protein–based sealant for surgical applications
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See also
* Liquid bandage
Liquid bandage is a topical skin treatment for minor wounds which binds to the skin to form a protective polymeric layer that keeps dirt and germs out and moisture in.Petkewich, R. "Liquid Bandages" (2008) ''Chemical & Engineering News.'' vol. 8 ...
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* Bone cement
Bone cements have been used very successfully to anchor artificial joints (hip joints, knee joints, shoulder and elbow joints) for more than half a century. Artificial joints (referred to as prostheses) are anchored with bone cement. The bone cem ...
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Surgical suture material
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