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Discuss “Dermabond: surgical superglue”

In the past, people who have been seriously wounded were given stitches that required surgery and often left unattractive scars. Now, an innovative solution has been developed to replace traditional stitches with a product known as Dermabond. Dermabond is a liquid skin adhesive designed to repair lacerations and close surgical incisions. With a composition similar to superglue, it effectively seals the skin quickly and painlessly.

Dermabond contains the compound 2-octyl cyanoacrylate, an acrylic resin. Cyanoacrylate adhesives are famous for “instant” attachment because of their hydrophilic nature. The compound reacts with water to form a strong, flexible bond. It does this by polymerizing and rapidly creating long, strong chains in the...

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