What Color Is Slough?
The Appearance of Slough Is Typically a Pale Yellow, Viscous Fibrinous Tissue and Can Range from Yellow to Tan, Usually, but Not Always, Covering the Entire...
The appearance of slough is typically a pale yellow, viscous fibrinous tissue and can range from yellow to tan, usually, but not always, covering the entire wound bed. It can appear on parts of the wound bed and tends to be either loosely adhered to the surface of the wound or firmly attached1,7–9.
What color is slough tissue?
Slough refers to the yellow/white material in the wound bed; it is usually wet, but can be dry. It generally has a soft texture.Must Read
Is Slough normal in wound healing?
The presence of slough may indicate the wound is stuck in the inflammatory phase (chronic wounds) or the body is attempting to clean the wound bed in preparation for healing.
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