Dermabond is a liquid topical skin adhesive used as a wound closure device that adds strength, provides a protective barrier, and inhibits bacteria in small lacerations. It is clinically shown to provide 7-day wound holding strength in just 3 minutes. DERMABOND® Mini provides a microbial barrier with 99% protection in vitro for 72 hours against organisms commonly responsible for surgical site infections.
Applied to the skin, Dermabond forms a resistant, elastic and waterproof film which hinders the penetration of the most common and main bacteria responsible for infections. The barrier protects 95-99% for 48 hours and 95-98.5% for 72 hours after application. After 7-10 days Dermabond is eliminated spontaneously by skin re-epithelialization.
