Glued wound – care instructions
- Keep the glued wound dry for 5 days
- Avoid touching, rubbing or scratching the wound during that time
- If the wound area is exposed to abrasion or dirt, you can protect the wound with a dermatitis or bandage.
- Avoid situations where the skin around the wound is exposed to stretching to prevent the wound from opening.
- The blue color of the adhesive will disappear in three weeks
What you should notice
- Follow for possible inflammatory symptoms such as increased pain, swelling, redness or bad secretion.
- If the wound opens or becomes inflamed, contact your nearest health care center.
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