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I scraped my upper lip 6 days ago - a scab hasn't formed but there is dark yellow tissue (new skin?) covering it - is this normal?

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Likely normal: The eschar, or scab, of lesions that are healing in moist environments often appear soft and yellow. In the absence of redness, pain and drainage, this is likely part of the normal process.

Dr Lopez diaz agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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