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05-19-2021, 04:27 PM
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Hot, Dry Conditions Cause Mummification, or the Drying Out of Tissues
Mummification occurs in hot, dry environments. The body dehydrates and bacterial proliferation may be minimal. The skin becomes dark, dried, and leathery. The process occurs readily in the fingers and toes in dry environments, regardless of the temperature. Most mummified bodies are found in the summer months or in hot, dry climates. Mummification can occur in the winter indoors, especially if the heat is turned up, creating a hot, low-humidity environment. It is possible for an entire body to mummify in only a few days to weeks in the right conditions. Once a body is in this state, it can remain preserved for many years.  Fig.1 Hot, dry conditions with low humidity can dry out tissues, causing a dark, leathery appearance. Desert climates as well as the heated indoor environments (non-humidified) can create conditions in which mummification can occur. Backstory unknown.  Fig.2 Hot, dry summer days can produce mummification in temperate areas, as in this suicide victim. - This post is for educational purposes only and is nonprofit. Under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976; Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. OP is not a medical expert. No copyright infringement intended. This post does not encourage or glorify violence/harassment. Images might have been upscaled and enhanced. Text might have been shortened and simplified/reorganized for online view. Wagner S.A. - CRC Press 2017. |
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05-19-2021, 09:21 PM
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 So Fucking Banned Poster Rank:191 geemonster is a NONCE Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,801 Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Quoted: 3583 Post(s)
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Re: Hot, Dry Conditions Cause Mummification, or the Drying Out of Tissues
At this point the odor is probably quite minimal so if you discovered something like this instead of reporting it to authorities you could take it home and use it for a Halloween prop for many years. hee hee hee - thanks Hermann  |
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05-20-2021, 01:14 AM
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Re: Hot, Dry Conditions Cause Mummification, or the Drying Out of Tissues
Grand idea! I would do that, except I already have a bunch. Don't want to be hog about it.
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