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4. Dry Gangrene

Dry gangrene presents with dry, shriveled areas on the surface of the skin. It develops slowly and can appear in a range of colors, including brown, black, blue, or purple. Medical experts note dry gangrene occurs most often in people with arterial blood vessel diseases. These people do not have enough oxygen going to organs like the heart, muscles, and liver. Over time, the part of the body getting too little oxygen will start to deteriorate. Because the skin remains closed over the deteriorating tissue, dry gangrene is less noticeable.

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