Question 1

i'm 20 years old blackskin.had laser treatment went wrong it's been 6 months not healed looks like black burn scars brushed  all my face.what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Laser scarring: You need to see a facial plastic surgeon for an evaluation. Please do this as soon as possible!

Question 2

can cigarette burns scar?

Accepted Answer

Any burn can: A cigarette burn can be a small but serious burn, especially if intentionally inflicted.  Then expect a 3rd degree burn with scar.  If some embers fall on your skin you may react reflexively quickly enough for little or no damage which wouldn't scar.

Question 3

do 1st degree burns scar?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't: Scar. Aloe vera sap can be applied directly from the plant to help with healing.

Question 4

how do i remove scars from burns?

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Depends: Some scars are worse than others. Treatment needs to be customized to your situation. In general, avoid sun, and use silicon gel ( neosporin scar gel or others) to get basic results. I strongly urge you to check with your local plastic surgeon regarding options!

Question 5

will grass burns scar?

Accepted Answer

Depends injury/Rx : I assume you are asking about friction burns. If the wound is superficial ; does not have any dirt or other particlate matter embedded in it, is kept clean ; slightly moist and covered, and heals within 10-14 days, and the ensuing reddish area is protected by use of sunblock ; scar care creams then majority of these wounds heal with little or no sequelae. See a plastic surgeon, if concerned.

Question 6

do first degree burns scar?

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Burns: First degree burns should leave scars. These burns are superficial. The redness should subside relatively quickly.

Question 7

do 2nd degree burns leave scars?

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Maybe: You will get the best result by keeping the area moisturized (cheap - no smell, no color is best) and out of the sun or thoroughly blocked.  Final result is at least one year.

Question 8

do purple scars from burns ever go away?

Accepted Answer

Gradually fade: Discoloration of scars whether purple, pink or red usually represent immature scars.  As they mature coloration tends to normalize although they may not ever reach the color of surrounding skin or might not fade at all.

Question 9

do second degree burns usually scar badly?

Accepted Answer

They can: 2º burns can describe anything just deeper than a 1º burn to burns that act like full thickness burns. The deeper the burn, the more likely it is to result in poor scarring. Also, infection can convert a shallow burn to a deeper burn, so it is important to have good care from a doctor or burn team familiar with both the acute and long-term care of burns.

Question 10

i have some scars left from friction burns during sex mostly hyporpigemation how can i treat this ?

Accepted Answer

Many treatments: See a dermatologist or an experience Family Medicine doctor. There a number or treatments for this, steroid and retinoid creams to name just two. Someone will need to see these because the most effective and safe treatment method will depend on where these lesions are.

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