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I just got burned on my face with my hair iron, what can i put to prevent scarring? thank u!

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Put cold water on: it right away (not ice). Pure aloe vera directly from plant can often help with healing.

Dr Munshower and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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