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I have a 2nd degree burn on my finger (1/2'x1/2'). there was a blister there and the skin was peeled off.what could i do to reduce the wound scarring?

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Dr. Mark Dickson answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Not much needed: A 2nd degree burn will usually heal without much scarring as long as you protect it from the sun until it is completely healed.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/26/2016

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A member asked:

I have a 2nd degree burn on my finger (1/2'x1/2'). there was a blister there and the skin was peeled off.what could i do to reduce the wound scarring?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Dickson answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

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