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Hard white scab on foot following diagnosis of cellulitis... not eschar or dead skin because very hard to touch and bend and pure white, help please?

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Calcinosis a suspici: this may be calcinosis. Sometimes the body lays calcium down after inflammation . Depending on the location this could also be very thick tissue and what is called a "porcelain scar."your physician will evaluate you and can do testing to clarify your question.

Answered 1/5/2019

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