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Glued wound healing process
Care of your wound that has been glued or steristripped
This information leaflet gives you advice on general wound care.
If you have any specific questions, please ask your nurse or doctor.
Care of your wound that has been glued
The glue is a special sterile tissue adhesive (Liquiband) that forms a light film that holds the wound together.
Do not pick, scratch or rub the glue.
You should keep the wound dry otherwise the glue will dissolve too early, delaying wound healing.
The glue will disperse in time or when it gets wet.
Please ask your clinician on how long you need to keep your wound clean and dry.
Care of your wound that has been steri-stripped
The steri-strips (butterfly or paper-stitches) are used on a wound to aid the healing process of the skin.
You should keep the wound dry otherwise the steri-strips may fall off too early thus delaying wound healing
The steri-strips should then be peeled off gently or soaked off, unless you have been instructed otherwise.
Please ask your clinician on how long you need to keep your wound clean and dry.