Background: Octylcyanoacrylate (OCA) is a tissue adhesive used to close wounds and to treat minor abrasions. Objective: To explore the use of OCA in patients with superficial, partial-thickness burns. Methods: A prospective, noncomparative, pilot study was conducted in an emergency department (ED) and burn center. Consecutive patients with early (,6 hours), small (,5% total body surface area [TBSA]), superficial, partial-thickness burns were enrolled. Burns were cleaned and any nonadherent necrotic epidermis was removed. Tense blisters were aseptically aspirated. Burns were then covered with a liquid OCA that was applied with a sponge brush. Pain of cleansing and OCA application was recorded, and physicians assessed ease of application. Burns were evaluated every one to two days until complete epithelialization for the presence of infection and exudation, and the OCA was reapplied as necessary. Main outcomes measured were the need for additional topical therapy, pain and ease of application, patient comfort, and satisfaction. Results: Ten patients were enrolled. Mean patient age (6 standard deviation [SD]) was 23 (616) years, four were female, and nine were white. Burns were located on the hands (5),