Why do small wounds sometimes form pale yellow crystals over top instead of scabs?
Why do small wounds sometimes form pale yellow crystals over top instead of scabs?
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Brother, how is it that you can type this question into a lemmy instance, and not google?
Serous fluid, also known as serous exudate, is a thin, watery, and typically clear or pale yellow fluid that drains from wounds or body cavities. It's a normal part of the inflammatory phase of wound healing and is composed primarily of serum from blood plasma. While usually odorless, it can sometimes have a pale yellowish hue.
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Because you get a variety of answers and can ask follow up questions? Asking things in forums is a great way to learn things.
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Maybe the name of the community should be "No Questions", since anything can be searched for.
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Note the community that we are in. If every researchable topic was just researched instead of posted about, this community would die off completely.
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Because google does not always give correct info and ever since instituting AI you canโt trust a thing it says there are so many errors.
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We are here to talk and make friends as much as we are here to get the answer. OP had a question and asked it. Why does that bother you so much?
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It is serous drainage, basically plasma that has separated out from your blood and dried. It's a normal and healthy part of the healing process. When a wound has less blood associated with it you are more likely to get serous drainage rather than a 'proper' scab.
I thought you were ser
ious there for a sec now