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Dermabond Complications

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Helen Nnama

Dermabond is a skin adhesive used to close wounds, according to FamilyDoctor.org. It is a liquid that doctors apply on small wounds and skin surfaces to securely hold the edges together. Once applied, this film is left to dry and usually lasts five to 10 days on the skin.

Helen Nnama has six years of writing experience. She is a health contributor to TBR Journal, editor of fertility confidential manuals, published poet, and a greeting card writer. She has a B.S. in microbiology, an M.S. in epidemiology, and is an M.D. candidate. A former state HIV/AIDS epidemiologist and NIA fellow at Johns Hopkins, she has research experience with published work.