A liquid adhesive bandage for the treatment of minor cuts and abrasions.
BACKGROUND
Octyl-2-cyanoacrylate is U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for the closure of incisions and lacerations. In animal studies, a more flexible formulation of octyl-2-cyanoacrylate suitable for cuts and abrasions produced faster healing of partial thickness wounds than traditional bandages.


OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effectiveness of a more flexible octyl-2-cyanoacrylate liquid adhesive bandage for the treatment of minor cuts and abrasions.


METHODS
One hundred sixty-two volunteers with recent minor cuts or abrasions were recruited and randomized to treatment with either liquid adhesive bandage (LAB) or a control device (Band-Aid brand adhesive bandage, sheer, 2.5 cm). The primary efficacy criterion was complete healing at day 12. Secondary efficacy criteria were the ability of patients to properly apply LAB, and the ability of LAB to stop bleeding, to reduce pain, and to remain on the wound.


RESULTS
At day 12 there was no statistical difference between the number of completely healed wounds in the LAB and the bandage-treated patients (P =.493). The ability of patients, as rated by investigators, to effectively apply the LAB device and the bandage was not significantly different (P =.165). Only the LAB provided significant hemostasis (P =.0001) and pain relief (P =.002).


CONCLUSIONS
In this randomized, controlled trial, the LAB was as effective as the control at promoting healing as measured by complete healing at day 12. The LAB was easy to use and gave rapid control of bleeding and pain, forming a film that stayed on wounds well.
Eaglstein
William H
WH
Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida 33101, USA. weaglste@med.miami.edu
Sullivan
Tory P
TP
Giordano
Philip A
PA
Miskin
Barry M
BM
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy
D014014:Tissue Adhesives