2007-02-13 02:42:16 · 6 answers · asked by R&H 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Early on burn scars will look pretty terrible. They mature over the course of a year or so. During this time keep them out of the sun and keep moisturizers and sun screens on them (after the early healing). For all but small burns, a trip to the doctor is in order to make sure that the early treatment is correct.
Assuming the scar is mature and still looks poorly:
Probably scar revision (surgically removing the scar) is best if the scar is small enough to be removed and the tissue nearby can be used to close the opening.
Scar removal with skin grafting can make improvements, but this is a second choice. Skin grafting involves taking skin from another area of the body and moving it to the wounded area. Skin grafts never look completely normal. They are generally lighter or darker than the normal skin and may have irregularities that we do not see in normal skin.
Laser treatments and such are gimmicks and offer little to improve most burn scars. Beware.
2007-02-13 02:52:20 · answer #1 · answered by Drdisaia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burn scars typically last much longer than other scars. You're best bet is to allow the burn to heal completely before doing anything. After that, make sure you keep the area well moisturized. Any moisturizer will work, aquarphor and eucerin are good brands that seem to work well for people. Another important factor is sunlight and tanning. Do not allow the area to tan or be exposed to light often. If you're going to be outside, cover the area or use sunscreen. Mederma and other anti-scarring potions aren't very good at preventing scars, I'd use a moisturizer instead.
2007-02-13 02:47:03 · answer #2 · answered by rxstudent01 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Though there is no sure fire but Vitamin E oil is amazing many years ago I got a bad curling iron burn I bought a bottle of just the oil and applied a few times daily and is disappeared and it did not take long either. Personally I stand by it!
2007-02-13 02:46:13 · answer #3 · answered by peeps 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a cream called Mederma, thats the best non-prescription burn cream I know. You can buy it at the drug store. Another option is to ask your doctor about prescription burn and scar creams.
2007-02-13 02:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by Confused 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing when I was young, but my mom bought me this product, and it helps a lot. Look it up on google search, I am sure they have something.
2007-02-13 02:45:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cosmetic surgery...for a small mark try Mederma.
2007-02-13 02:50:04 · answer #6 · answered by shinningstarofthecarribean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a cream and vitamin complex that should solve this problem. email me for details
2007-02-13 08:10:17 · answer #7 · answered by Fred K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋