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I burnt myself on the deep fryer at my job on the underside of my wrist. what should i do to advoid scaring?
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Keep it clean.: Keep it clean, apply polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) (avoid neosporin; it's highly allergenic), and watch for infection. It's probably best to also keep it covered with telfa, a non-stick dressing, especially when at work. A thin layer of polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) aids in healing thus helping to minimize scarring. Unfortunately, nothing will prevent scarring completely; this depends on your body's natural healing abilities.
Answered 9/18/2013
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Bio oil: Once healed bio oil or silicone gel or Mederma will decrease raised scar tissue. Since this on a joint compression with a wrist support can decrease the tendency for raised scar formation.
Answered 2/18/2015
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