Treating your child's cuts
Pro-Sil™ - $18.50
Xeragel® (XSO-797) - $16.30Every parent fears the day they'll have to take their child to the emergency room after suffering a nasty wound or cut that needs to be closed, and as Parenting.com reports, they should be aware of differences between stitches, staples and glue that may be used to treat them.
Stitches are the most common and are preferred for gaping cuts because the thread and needle can be adjusted to the size of the wound. Stitches should be removed on time,-usually five to seven days after they were administered,- because if left in too long they may leave a nasty scar.
Staples are used on lacerations to the scalp and take less time to administer than stitches. But, like those sutures, staples can also leave a nasty scar if left in too long.
Glue or other adhesives are for smaller cuts on low-tension areas of the body. It is never used on elbows, knees or around the mouth. There is less chance of glue leaving a scar, but still doesn't guarantee there won't be any marks at all.
Scar treatment products like silicone ointment or gel sheeting may help reduce the appearance of scars that are the result of an accident or laceration.
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