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Could putting retin a (tretinoin) on a second degree burn scar get rid of it?
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No: Scars are permanent and there is nothing one can do to get "rid" of a scar. Many different options exist for improving the scar. How old is the burn? If it is relatively recent - time is the best option. During the waiting period, multiple options exist such as silicone sheeting, scar creams, etc. Best to ask your plastic surgeon.
Answered 11/6/2019
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