
Laceration - Chin (After Skin Glue) The photograph shows a chin laceration that was closed with skin glue (i.e., Dermabond).
It is used as an alternative to suturing for the repair of simple cuts. The appearance of wounds closed with tissue adhesive is as good as, and in some cases better, than suturing.
To apply, the wound edges are held firmly together and several coats of the glue are painted along the wound margins. The glue dries quickly, within 45-60 seconds. The glue will come off on its own as the wound heals and the top skin layer falls off, usually in about one week.

Laceration - Scalp This scalp laceration (cut) is gaping open. It will require closure with sutures or medical staples.
First Aid Care Advice:
- Apply direct pressure for 10 minutes to stop any bleeding.
- Wash the cut with soap and water.

Scratches from a Cat The photo shows 3-4 parallel scratches on the wrist caused by a cat.
First Aid Care Advice:
- Wash the scratches with soap and water.
- Apply an antibiotic ointment twice daily.
- Watch closely for signs of infection, especially the first 1-3 days. Signs of infection include fever, redness or tenderness or pus at the scratch site.

Abrasion on Elbow (3 Days Old) This scrape (abrasion) near the elbow occurred 3 days ago. The picture shows a scrape that is starting to crust over.
There are no signs of infection (e.g., spreading redness, pus).

Laceration - Chin This photo shows a gaping laceration (cut) of the chin. It will require closure with either sutures or with skin glue (i.e., Dermabond).
First Aid Care Advice:
- Apply direct pressure for 10 minutes to stop any bleeding.
- Wash the cut with soap and water.
- Once the bleeding has stopped, cover with a gauze dressing or adhesive bandage.

Impetigo of Elbow This shows impetigo on the elbow. Impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria. The infection causes a red sore which leaks fluid. This area will then dry and become crusty.

Laceration - Scalp This scalp laceration (cut) is gaping open. It will require closure with sutures or medical staples.
First Aid Care Advice:
- Apply direct pressure for 10 minutes to stop any bleeding.
- Wash the cut with soap and water.

Laceration - Scalp (After Staples) This photo shows a scalp laceration after it has been closed with 4 metal medical staples.

Bruise on Thigh (1 Day Old) This bruise is one day old.
Bruising occurs when the blood vessels burst causing the blood to accumulate in the tissue and there is no overlying cut or abrasion.

Abrasion on Elbow This picture shows a shallow scrape on the left elbow.
First Aid Care Advice for Minor Scrape:
- Apply direct pressure for 10 minutes to stop any bleeding.
- Wash the area with soap and water.
- Gently scrub out any dirt with a washcloth.
- Apply an antibiotic ointment, covered by an adhesive bandage or dressing. Change daily.
- Another option is to use a Liquid Skin Bandage that only needs to be applied once. Avoid ointments with this.