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  2. Defatting (medical) - Wikipedia

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    Defatting is the chemical dissolving of dermal lipids, from the skin, on contact with defatting agents. This can result in water loss from the affected area and cause the whitening and drying of the skin which may result in cracking, secondary infection and chemical irritant contact dermatitis. [1]

  3. Poultice - Wikipedia

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    Linseed flax (Linum usitatissimum) may be used in a poultice for boils, inflammation and wounds.A poultice is a common treatment used on horses to relieve inflammation. It is usually used on the lower legs, under a stable bandage, to focus treatment on the easily injured tendons in the area.

  4. Pus - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 14 October 2024. Fluid produced by inflammatory infection For other uses, see Pus (disambiguation). Medical condition Pus Eye with conjunctivitis exuding pus Specialty Infectious disease Pus is an exudate, typically white-yellow, yellow, or yellow-brown, formed at the site of inflammation during ...

  5. Abscess - Wikipedia

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    Diagnosis of a skin abscess is usually made based on what it looks like and is confirmed by cutting it open. [1] Ultrasound imaging may be useful in cases in which the diagnosis is not clear. [ 1 ] In abscesses around the anus , computer tomography (CT) may be important to look for deeper infection.

  6. Rheum - Wikipedia

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    Rheum from a cat's eyes. Rheum (/ r uː m /; from Greek: ῥεῦμα rheuma 'a flowing, rheum') is a thin mucus naturally discharged from the eyes, nose, or mouth, often during sleep (contrast with mucopurulent discharge).

  7. Granulation tissue - Wikipedia

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    Granulation tissue is composed of tissue matrix supporting a variety of cell types, [3] most of which can be associated with one of the following functions: formation of extracellular matrix;

  8. Exudate - Wikipedia

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    It can be a pus-like or clear fluid. When an injury occurs, leaving skin exposed, it leaks out of the blood vessels and into nearby tissues. The fluid is composed of serum, fibrin, and leukocytes. Exudate may ooze from cuts or from areas of infection or inflammation. [4]

  9. Incision and drainage - Wikipedia

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    It is performed by treating the area with an antiseptic, such as iodine-based solution, and then making a small incision to puncture the skin using a sterile instrument such as a sharp needle or a pointed scalpel. This allows the pus to escape by draining out through the incision.