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I have a cigarette burn that has formed a moist yellow scab. is this normal ?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Too little: It can be normal in the healing process, timing and local symptoms, such as pain or drainage are critical otherwise, as they would suggest an infection.

Answered 11/10/2019

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