That was what always distinguished Dr. Spock's advice, his faith in the parents' instincts and emotions. Dermabond has been shown to be as safe and effective as sutures in closing wounds and lacerations in a study of more than 800 subjects age one and older. It is ideal for superficial wounds that do not penetrate deep tissues but need some form of closure, and for wounds that do not require much tension. Glues will not replace sutures completely, especially for deep wounds and those under tension, but it will be a welcome addition to physicians' offices. Current treatment with liquid nitrogen, curettage, or topical fluorouracil have not been satisfactory and may cause considerable discomfort.
Prevention is always better than cure.
During hot summer days, it is important to avoid excessive sun exposure. Sun-blocks with 30 or higher SPF should be used as needed. The discovery of this new gel will certainly make our job much easier for treatment of those patients who do develop these pre-cancerous lesions. .