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My 1year kid had a cut above his right eyebrow in forehead our doctor using dermabond adhesive pasted cut wound. now it swells i fear may be septic?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

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Dermabond: If the area is red and tender to the touch, then it should be evaluated for infection. If it is some swelling only, then it might be as a result of whatever caused the cut over his eye and probably is ok.

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Answered 5/16/2016

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A member asked:

My 1year kid had a cut above his right eyebrow in forehead our doctor using dermabond adhesive pasted cut wound. now it swells i fear may be septic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

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