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How can one care for a wound in which shiny whiteness is observed?
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Hard to say: This sounds like the wound is covered with fibrin. Remove this tissue gently and then apply antibiotic ointment. Cover with some type of a secondary dressing. If no better see a wound care specialist.
Answered 8/16/2013
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