Full-thickness skin necrosis of the fingertip after application of superglue.
We present the case of a 39-year-old woman who applied superglue to her fingertip as a treatment for dry skin. She developed full-thickness necrosis of her thumb pad complicated by a secondary superinfection. This necrosis occurred from the degradation of the cyanoacrylate in the superglue compound to formaldehyde, causing local histotoxicity. This injury necessitated a local flap for coverage, which healed uneventfully and without lasting sequelae.
Wang
Angela A
AA
Department of Orthopedics, University of Utah, and Salt Lake Orthopaedic Clinic, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA.
Martin
Christopher H
CH
D000269:Adhesives / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D006795:Household Products / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D009930:Organic Chemicals; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013933:Thumb / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery
D000269:Adhesives; D009930:Organic Chemicals; C014204:super glue 3