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5949854 
Journal Article 
Full-thickness skin necrosis of the fingertip after application of superglue 
Wang, AA; Martin, CH 
2003 
Yes 
Journal of Hand Surgery (American Volume)
ISSN: 0363-5023 
28 
4 
696-698 
English 
12877862 
WOS:000184356800025 
We present the case of a 39-year-old woman who applied superglue to her fingertip as a treatment for dry skin. She developed full-thickness necrosis of her thumb pad complicated by a secondary superinfection. This necrosis occurred from the degradation of the cyanoacrylate in the superglue compound to formaldehyde, causing local histotoxicity. This injury necessitated a local flap for coverage, which healed uneventfully and without lasting sequelae. 
Superglue; complication; skin loss; cyanoacrylate