Can I put super glue on a cut?

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I had my head glued when I split it open too, but I had it done at the hospital so I'm guessing it was some kind of special glue.

Just strap it up and go to your GP tomorrow to get it properly done :smile:

Reply 21

sexbo

To all you people laughing your heads off at the OP superglue was actually originally designed to seal wounds on the battlefield, just like how tampons were originally designed to plug bullet holes in flesh. http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2187/was-super-glue-invented-to-seal-battle-wounds-in-vietnam However the household variety isn't medically tested.

Reply 22

Foghorn Leghorn

Yeah, I've just applied it to my finger waiting for it to dry lol.

Reply 23

Dux_Helvetica

A friend of mine had a grandfather with haemophilia. He apparently used super-glue to seal his wounds when he was cut.

Reply 24

aja89

My dad is a builder and does it all the time at work. But then again he is a crazy Spaniard, so don't.

Reply 25

marshymarsh

Medical super glue is used throughout the world. http://www.liquiband.com/ Different to household stuff, if you die post on here so we know it didn't go well.

Reply 26

cl_steele

this could be just an urban legend but i remember hearing stories that army medics would use super glue in this situation if they didnt have stitching equipment available so it might be ok :rolleyes:

but with regards to the cut itself dont worry about it, i got a pretty deep gash on my arm a wee while back and didnt bother getting stitches on it i just put a plaster on and the wound remained 'moist' for a few days before it started to scab over.

Reply 27

Foghorn Leghorn

Ok it's been 15 min and it's dried and seemingly sealed the cut. There looks like there's a bit of blood behind it, but it's not seeping through. I'd say success. Had to use like half the tube though and my finger is covered in the stuff lol.

Reply 28

Foghorn Leghorn

Original post by marshymarsh

Medical super glue is used throughout the world. http://www.liquiband.com/ Different to household stuff, if you die post on here so we know it didn't go well.

Says on wiki they're the same stuff called cyanoacrylate. :dontknow:

Reply 29

closey95

That's a shame, bullying the poor lad just because he asked a silly question.

I mean, give him a break, he's a Celtic fan after all...

Reply 30

Miraclefish

....you all realise that superglue was first used as a temporary wound sealant in the Vietnam war?

I have used it on a few occasions to nip together a cut when I've had no plasters or duct tape. The human body is very resilient.

Reply 31

Cool Cat

Original post by Nuffles

I've heard of worse ideas. It'd be a good idea if you were stuck with literally no other option but lateral thinking is what saves yo' ass if you're in a pinch. You can use Duct tape to hold yourself together if you gash open your chest/leg if you're in the middle of nowhere too.

I lol'd

Reply 32

journalismus

I think you should get it checked out...

Why do you have to take a taxi to the hospital? Couldn't you just take a bus which is a lot cheaper? :s

Reply 33

coolmushroom

It's fine but put on some vinegar first.

Reply 34

Foghorn Leghorn

45 minutes and still seeled, superglue is awsome!!!!! :ahee:

Reply 35

JordanS94

my brother cracked his head open and they super glued it together :smile:

Reply 36

Sam Walters

I guess your finger is worth less then 20 quid?

Reply 37

SunderX

There is a type of superglue you can use for wounds; I know for a fact army doctors often replace the fluid in blisters with superglue so soldiers can keep on marching.

I think the time is right for a type of medical superglue to be put on the market.

Reply 38

thiccc

Original post by Foghorn Leghorn

I cut my finger strimming the hedges yesterday and have quite a deep cut on my finger, probably should have went to get stiches, but I managed to stop the bleeding myself. The thing is I've had it taped up for over 24hrs with a load of kitchen roll and sellotape and I feel I need to take it off because it doesn't seem to be drying up. But everytime I take the kitchen roll off it keeps bleeding again and it's quite a lot, meaning I keep having to detol wash it and wrap it up again. However I've just found a fresh tube of super glue and I remember hearing that a little superglue around the edge will seal it shut. Is this true can I use superglue to seal it or is it dangerous? I'd go to hospital, but that would mean having to pay £15-£20 for a taxi there and back which I could do without spending money and the hassel at the moment tbh. :frown: