The adhesive bandage protects the wound and scab from bacteria, damage, or dirt, so that the healing process of the body is less disturbed ... Doctors use adhesive glue — also called “skin adhesive” ...

You've probably been gouged on other parts of your body, too ... we might want to reach for super glue for repairs. A tube of super glue -- aka cyanoacrylate adhesive -- is regularly on hand ...