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I burnt my chin with a curling iron, it has scabbed over. can i remove the scab or should i leave it? how long should it take to disappear?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Trust Mother Nature.: Allow your burn to heal. Don't pull off the scab. Don't know the depth or extent of injury - so I am not sure how long it will take for burn mark to disappear. Aloe vera can promote healing from burns.

Answered 9/28/2014

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Leave it alone: 10 to 14 days for skin to heal

Answered 9/28/2014

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