A member asked:

Will a light burn on my 4head heal? i accidentally burnt myself flat ironing my hair. turnt brown then peeled now it kinda pink. skin color come back?

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Dr. Dimitri Novitzky answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Forehead burn: Avoid direct contact with sun rays. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain relief. Apply aloe Vera gel or cream to soothe the skin. If the skin became red and painful: 1st degree burn Did the skin had blisters ? 2nd degree burn The skin should heal well with time

Answered 10/15/2015

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Should: Moisturize the area and keep the area clean. Shoudl be ok and return to a normal color. Do not pick at it.

Answered 1/5/2019

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