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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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How Can An Infected Surgical Lesion Be Treated?

hello there i recently had an operation on an ingrown nail,it has been a month now since the operation and i was just sitting here and i found a loose piee of scab,i made the mistake of pulling it off and beneath the scab it is mooist,yellow and up close smeels fishy.Is this normal or is it infected?
Wed, 23 Aug 2017
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Hi i do care for your concern.
The yellowish color and moist skin without any discharge points to good wound health.
Consult your physician only if any discharge or bleeding at the site present.
continue the drugs if provided.
Keep the region neat and dry.
Hope the wound heals soon.
Hope i have answered your question, If you have more feel free to ask.
Thank you.
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How Can An Infected Surgical Lesion Be Treated?

Hi i do care for your concern. The yellowish color and moist skin without any discharge points to good wound health. Consult your physician only if any discharge or bleeding at the site present. continue the drugs if provided. Keep the region neat and dry. Hope the wound heals soon. Hope i have answered your question, If you have more feel free to ask. Thank you.