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The donor area is burning and a yellow crust has formed - is this an infection? (photo)

sjumaApr 24, 2017
I had my transplant on April 17th, it has been 7 days. Over the last 2 days I feel a burning and stinging in my donor area. Could it be infected or is this normal?

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Answered on Apr 26, 2017
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Dr. Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD
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Answered on Apr 25, 2017
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Dr. Karl Hekimian, MD
Dr. Karl Hekimian, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Apr 26, 2017
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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