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Is there supposed to be yellow around stitches?
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Not uncommon: As bruises resolve they turn colors to include yellow.
Answered 4/5/2016
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Is it yellow: dicoloration on the skin or yellow drainage. You can have bruising but if drainage it could be puss and need immediate attention.
Answered 5/20/2015
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