It's ok. We ALL make mistakes - don't let anyone tell you they are perfect!!
By now, that glue is going to be cool and dry. So if any damage was done, it's been done and no more damage should occur from this point forward. It's our job now to help make sure that doesn't happen.
First, I wouldn't worry too much about infection. Glue is routinely used to seal cuts on both humans and animals. It should create a seal on the skin and actually help keep dirt out and the skin should heal underneath just fine.
Don't pick at it - you could tear the skin more if you try to peal it off. If it's loose, you could try a touch of mineral oil to soften it and see if it'll slowly lift off. Again, just be sure not to pick and peal at it. If the skin looks raw underneath, leave it alone and just keep it clean and let it come off on it's own. Think of it as an elaborate scab that you don't want to remove too early.
If left alone, it should come off with her next shed. If it doesn't, let us know and we'll go from there, but I don't think you'll have anything to worry about. Don't beat yourself up! The important thing is to learn from our mistakes and I'd say you've certainly done that - and so has your daughter. I'll bet she'll never do that again either!! Keep us posted on how it looks and try to get a couple pictures posted so we can see just what's going on.
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