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How bad is my necrosis on 1-10 10 being worst? (photos)

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kaidensmommy56May 12, 2016
Doctor just now 3 weeks later prescribed santyl to get rid of the bad tissue up above my nipple how long do you think it will take to heal I'm so sad and just disgusted every day staring at this ugly boob and it leaks going on 3 weeks yellow and blood

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