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Does this look like necrosis? I am 4 weeks post op. I have two spots that are not wanting to heal. (Photos)

ebs012Jul 16, 2018
My PS is away on holidays at the moment. Do these spots look like necrosis? I have been using polysporin and covering with gauze.

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