Wound Glue

When does the glue need removing?

_{DermaFlex does not need to be removed it will drop off naturally after 5-10 days.}

Help with pain management

Simple painkillers can be used after a wound, most of which can be bought over the counter in shops, supermarkets or pharmacy’s. Examples are:

• Paracetamol
• Ibuprofen

You may have been prescribed an alternative painkiller, please refer to specific advice for that tablet if this is the case.

Recovery after a wound

Wounds which have been closed using glue should be scabbed over by the time the glue comes off. Full healing can take around 2 weeks, sometimes longer depending on how severe the injury was.

Further advice

Redness, foul smell, discharging pus or feeling unwell are signs of an infection. If you have any of these you should seek medical advice through your GP or local Emergency Department.

If the glue has dropped off, the wound re-opens, or doesn’t seem like it has closed properly, go back to your local Emergency Department.

If you have any concerns or queries about your wound glue, contact NHS 111 or your GP.

If your concern is an emergency, go to your local Emergency Department.