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I got a friction burn 4 weeks ago in my cheek it's 95% gone will it disappear completely? it's a very light pink does that mean the skin is thin?

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Dr. Buck Parker answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Most Likely: 4 Weeks is still pretty early. Many scars/ injuries are still healing at 1 year. If it was a superficial burn, it should resolve completely.

Dr Fowler and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 6/29/2015

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A member asked:

I got a friction burn 4 weeks ago in my cheek it's 95% gone will it disappear completely? it's a very light pink does that mean the skin is thin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Buck Parker answered

Dr Fowler and 6 doctors agreed

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