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What is the typical color of a pressure sore?

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Red: Redness would be typical but yellow or white base is also possible.Prevention amd early treatment is important for the advanced the ulcer the more difficult to treat non surgically.

Answered 10/10/2011

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Red to black: Depending on the depth and tissues involved as well as the potential for infection colors will range for pink, red, white, yellow, green, grey, black and many more!

Answered 12/9/2013

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