This is my answer to the dangers of self-stitching.

I have used these many times on cuts for which any doctor would have recommended stitches assuming you could get to a doctor while the wound was still fresh. I have had great experiences with these. After cleaning the wound and stopping the bleeding then I pinch the wound closed and apply the strips then cover with a gauze or something similar to protect from dirt, debris, etc. They hold amazingly well and tend to do just a well as sutures for minimizing scarring... at least in my experience. Pretty easy to apply one-handed as well, which is helpfull for me since I seem to often be treating cuts to my hands and arms.