what is the white substance in the wound and how long is a wet to dry dressing required if the wound is no longer deep?
Answer: Wound healing Thanks for your inquiry. The white is a combination of fibrin, collagen, and cells that that are trying to close the wound. I cannot tell for sure where this wound is, but it does seem to be healing. Please continue to discuss with your plastic surgeon.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Wound healing Thanks for your inquiry. The white is a combination of fibrin, collagen, and cells that that are trying to close the wound. I cannot tell for sure where this wound is, but it does seem to be healing. Please continue to discuss with your plastic surgeon.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Open wound Great question! The area looks quite shallow, so there's not much to pack. I would recommend keeping it moist (with antibiotic ointment) and covering it with a dry dressing (bandaid). The area should heal by itself. The yellow at the base looks like granulation tissue, which is normal healing tissue.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Open wound Great question! The area looks quite shallow, so there's not much to pack. I would recommend keeping it moist (with antibiotic ointment) and covering it with a dry dressing (bandaid). The area should heal by itself. The yellow at the base looks like granulation tissue, which is normal healing tissue.
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February 15, 2021
Answer: No it is fibrinous exudate The wound in the photo above appears healthy, not infected. If infected it may drain malodorous pus, get red and tender, get swollen, and get hot. the white stuff in the wound is just fibrinous exudate. It's materials that open wounds produce that are normal in healing. The wet to dry dressings help keep the wound clean and remove any buildup to allow the wound to continue to heal. I usually stop it when the wound is very small and nearly completely healed.
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Answer: No it is fibrinous exudate The wound in the photo above appears healthy, not infected. If infected it may drain malodorous pus, get red and tender, get swollen, and get hot. the white stuff in the wound is just fibrinous exudate. It's materials that open wounds produce that are normal in healing. The wet to dry dressings help keep the wound clean and remove any buildup to allow the wound to continue to heal. I usually stop it when the wound is very small and nearly completely healed.
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November 7, 2018
Answer: Wound healing The white material in this wound is not an infection. Infection generally presents with a lot of redness and purulent discharge from the wound. When a wound heals, some dead tissue may present that should be debrided either by a knife or wet to dry dressings. These dressing changes will be used until the wound closes.
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Answer: Wound healing The white material in this wound is not an infection. Infection generally presents with a lot of redness and purulent discharge from the wound. When a wound heals, some dead tissue may present that should be debrided either by a knife or wet to dry dressings. These dressing changes will be used until the wound closes.
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October 18, 2018
Answer: Is this wound infected? From your photographs, this wound does not show any signs of infection. The white debris will be pushed out as the wound continues to heal. You are dressing seems appropriate, although it may be easier to apply in appointment and Band-Aid if your doctor agrees.
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Answer: Is this wound infected? From your photographs, this wound does not show any signs of infection. The white debris will be pushed out as the wound continues to heal. You are dressing seems appropriate, although it may be easier to apply in appointment and Band-Aid if your doctor agrees.
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February 2, 2015
Answer: Slow healing wound At this point with minimal signs of infection, I usually switch to a small amount of hydrogel, which can be placed on a large bandaid to go over the wound. Your surgeon is the best person to determine what is best. Wet to dry dressings are a reasonable approach. The white tissue is collagen formation, fibrin which is building a platform for the skin to grow on and finally heal your wound.
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Answer: Slow healing wound At this point with minimal signs of infection, I usually switch to a small amount of hydrogel, which can be placed on a large bandaid to go over the wound. Your surgeon is the best person to determine what is best. Wet to dry dressings are a reasonable approach. The white tissue is collagen formation, fibrin which is building a platform for the skin to grow on and finally heal your wound.
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