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What to do with whitish yellowish thing on wound and it's hardened, couldn't be cleaned. i don't have fever though...?
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Thing on wound: This could be several things but only an examination can determine. Otherwise, our guesses are akin to a carnival worker.
Answered 5/20/2013
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Scab: May simply be a healing wound. Leave it alone and let it resolve. If you develop redness around it with tenderness and warmth to the touch, see a doctor.
Answered 3/26/2013
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