If the drainage turns from light to dark, is milky white, or has an odor, tell your doctor. In very serious cases, an infection in a wound can spread beyond the original location. It could become ...

It is often slightly pink or red and normally occurs in wounds, especially after changing dressings. Share on Pinterest People should monitor the color and odor of any wound drainage. Some ...

For instance, necrotic (dead) tissue in a wound bed can lead to a poor smell. Bacterial infections can also be a concern, while pus and drainage can spread strong, unwanted odors. Patients are ...

A scab that oozes pus, has a foul smell, or is discolored may be infected ... Your skin is healing its wound under the protection of the crusty scab. Scabs usually heal on their own.

"When they come to our van at times, you can smell their wounds. It's really a horrible smell." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that xylazine was involved in 11% of opioid ...

So the skin and tissue underneath dies (necrosis). The wound can become ulcerated and infected. It can also have a bad smell. Fungating tumours are rare. If they do develop they are more likely to ...

You will need specialist help to look after a fungating tumour. Some nurses specialise in wound care. They are called tissue viability nurses. Usually, they will assess your wound first. They can then ...