Facial Lacerations Repaired With Dermabond Compared With Dermabond With Underlying Steristrips in Pediatric Patients

Cosmetic Outcomes of Simple Facial Lacerations Repaired With Dermabond Compared With Dermabond With Underlying Steristrips: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of the study is to compare cosmetic outcomes of simple facial lacerations in children repaired with Dermabond (skin glue) compared with Dermabond (skin glue) with underlying steristrips (skin adhesive strips).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≤17 years old
• Presents with simple, linear facial laceration requiring repair
• English or Spanish speaking parents or guardians

Exclusion Criteria:

• Laceration to lips, nose, ear, eyelids, eyebrows
• Laceration requiring multi-layer closure
• Laceration requiring sub-specialty care
• Laceration that has previously been repaired
• Animal/human bites
• Lacerations >5cm in length
• Allergy to adhesive