"this specially formulated skin glue has a long alkyl chains [vs Krazy glue]...
"Over the counter cyanoacrylate glues tend to be more brittle and apt to crack compared with medically produced ones, which are made intentionally more flexible to accommodate the dynamic movements of the skin...
"Generally, we think of tissue adhesives as not being the best choice for "wet areas," like intraoral lacerations. If you read the package insert for Dermabond by the manufacturers, it is specifically stated that it is not approved for use on mucosal surfaces. So, repairing a tongue would be considered an off-label use...
Cyanoacrylate glues for wilderness and remote travel medical care.
"...possibility of a severe exothermic reaction with risk of fire and burns if the glue comes in contact with cotton or wool...
"Within the laboratory setting, the lower homologs have been shown to cause localized inflammation, release toxic metabolites more quickly, and possess inferior physical properties for tissue adhesion...
"The avid outdoorsman, whose pack is as light as his wallet, might prefer a tube of Super Glue for commonly encountered field equipment repairs and infrequent therapeutic use."
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