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I took ace wrap off and my cut looks yellowish/greenish. do i have gangrene?
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Unlikely: Wounds often have that coloration when healing. If there is increased pain, drainage of foul-smelling or dark fluid, blistering, it should be checked quickly.
Answered 6/18/2014
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