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Fluid that leaks from wounds as part of the healing process.

Gently wash the area with soap and water. Use petroleum jelly to keep the wound moist. Cover with a bandage. Change the bandage daily.

See a healthcare professional right away for:

• Red streaks on white skin. On Black or brown skin, the streaks might be darker than the skin around them and might be hard to see.
• Lightheadedness.
• Low blood pressure.

Make an appointment to see a healthcare professional for:

• Fever lasting more than a day.
• Warmth, tenderness, pain or swelling in the affected area.
• Affected area getting bigger or skin color changes spreading.
• More fluid leaking out.