After an open wound from a 2nd degree burn has closed, what can i do to help minimize scarring? the wound is on my hand, between thumb and wrist.

Burn treatment: Vitamin e, keeping it covered without light exposure, aloe are good therapies to start. You may also use a gentle antibiotic ointment to prevent infection. Many patients like aquaphor.

Not much now: Once the burn closes the actual amount of scar is set. Careful treatment during healing can limit it some. However the noticeability can be limited some using techniques to soften the area by using products like as aloe, cocoa butter and gentle stretching/massage. Pink coloration is usually normalized over time excessive pigment in a well matured scar can be reduced with fade cream. Not near eye!

See a specialist: If you burn healed in less than two weeks, it has a good chance of healing well no mater what you do. Sun protection, massage and moisturizing can all help. Burns that take longer than two weeks to heal may benefit from compression, silicone sheeting and the specialized care of a burn doctor / plastic surgeon.