Dermabond Shower

This can make your wound reopen.

Dermabond shower. Do not swim in chlorinated water. How to care for your surgical site. Can be used as an alternative to subcuticular sutures when closing medium to long incisions.

Dermabond is a medical skin adhesive that is used to glue the sides of an incision or injury closed. After 24 hours you may shower and gently cleanse the area surrounding the dermabond. You may shower or bathe after 24 hours.

Do not scrub your wound or pick at the adhesive. Dermabond is a commonly used alternative to stitches 1. Dermabond prineo skin closure system by ethicon manufacturer.

You may cover your site with a band aid or non stick dressing and tape but do not apply anything to the site such as topical antibiotics lotions creams or make up. Dermabond is sometimes used instead of stitches for small incisions and lacerations. Strength and protection microbial barrier protection proven 99 effective through 72 hours in vitro.

Do not soak or scrub your incision or wound. Do not scrub directly where the dermabond has been applied. The film reduces scarring risk of infection and promotes faster healing times.

Do not apply ointments to your wound. You can shower 24 hours after the skin adhesive is applied. Ethicon an innovative 2 part system for uncompromised strength and healing.