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I had a bad kitchen accident with extremely hot cooking oil. it exploded and spilled on my hand and i have a bad purple redish scar. anything i can do?
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Burn scar treatment: If the burn has healed then its a matter of scar management. Sun protection with 30+ spf, scar massage, stretching, silicone based scar creams/sheeting, & possibly fractional laser treatments may help. If it involves any joints you should be followed by a doctor & hand therapist to avoid scars that limit joint movement (contracture). If it is not healed you should be seen by a doctor as well.
Answered 12/27/2014
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