Question 1

does a chemical burn leave a scar?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If a shallow burn it can leave color change and if deep 2nd degree or third degree burn it will leave a scar which can be improved by laser.

Question 2

will chemical burn leave scar?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The depth of a burn determines whether a scar will be left, no matter what the cause. A shallow burn will not leave a scar but the skin color will be changed. Deeper burns cause proportionately more severe scarring.

Question 3

chemical burn on penis , will it leave a scar ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It depends on how bad the burn is, but if it blisters or greater than second degree-type burn then yes, it will scar. This could lead to decreased sensitivity in the area as well.

Question 4

what is a fast way for cleating a chemical burn scar?

Accepted Answer

Cold water: Many chemicals can cause burns. The most important action is to immediately wash off the area with cool water and for an extended period of time since chemical burns quickly go very deep as well as splatter. Call 911 as soon as possible but keep irrigating with water continously until help arrives.

Question 5

can mederma work for chemical burn scars?

Accepted Answer

Most likely not: Mederma is an over the counter scar therapy agent best used for post surgical scars or minor scars.
A chemical burn scar was probably third degree (deep) and will thus need more involved measures such as steroid injection or scar revision.

Question 6

is there an oil free product or cream to use for chemical burn scar?

Accepted Answer

Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine): Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) if it is recent.

Question 7

i have a chemical burn on my head, its not that bad. so its basically peeling really bad and im not sure what to do. will it scar?

Accepted Answer

Chemical burn: You must please start with an exam for your Primary care doctor. Your doctor will carefully see how things are going and determine if the doctor can take care of the burn or whether you should go to a specialist.
Hope all goes well.

Michael Kleerekoper

Question 8

i have scars on my face from a chemical burn accident that happened 5 years ago when it rains & other random times they still hurt how do i stop this?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: There are many new treatments for scars, even old ones!

Question 9

i gave myself chemical burn from using veet hair removal on my leg. i have a light circular discoloration patch on my leg. will it go away or is it permanent, is it a scar? please tell me itll go away overtime: what remedies can i do?

Accepted Answer

: Hopefully you did not damage your skin severely as a 2nd Burn. It will scar as it heals if there is broken skin or blister.  Apply amolient which has Vitamin K and Alovera to help heal the area.  Cover loosely with a sterile gauze.

Question 10

i have a chemical burn from mineral spirits from 3 days ago. it is on my stomach. it bled through my clothes. i have just been putting petroleum jelly and neosporin on it. what is the best way to heal it quickly before i have an awful scar?

Accepted Answer

: It would have to have burned through the whole thickness of the skin to form a scar. If you have any raw areas, apply triple antibiotic cream to prevent infection.
Wish you good health!

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I have a chemical burn on my head, its not that bad. so its basically peeling really bad and im not sure what to do. will it scar?

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I have scars on my face from a chemical burn accident that happened 5 years ago when it rains & other random times they still hurt how do i stop this?

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I gave myself chemical burn from using veet hair removal on my leg. i have a light circular discoloration patch on my leg. will it go away or is it permanent, is it a scar? please tell me itll go away overtime: what remedies can i do?

A member asked:

I have a chemical burn from mineral spirits from 3 days ago. it is on my stomach. it bled through my clothes. i have just been putting petroleum jelly and neosporin on it. what is the best way to heal it quickly before i have an awful scar?

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