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What location do you get that product that hospitals are now using to apply to a cut instead of using stitches?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Skin Adhesives: Topical Skin adhesives can be purchased online and in drug stores.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

What location do you get that product that hospitals are now using to apply to a cut instead of using stitches?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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A friend self harmed into their fat layer. Do they need stitches? They are <18, and DO NOT want to go to the hospital unless absolutely necessary.