Patient's question:
My baby was scalded by boiling water when she was 8 months old. After treatment at the hospital, she is now 18 years and 3 months old. There are burn scars on her feet, and she often scratches them, which should be due to itching. The doctor asked what should be done about these scars and whether they would affect her. Will they become smoother as she grows older?Doctor's answer:
From your description, the baby was scalded by boiling water when she was 8 months old. After treatment at the hospital, the baby is now 18 years and 3 months old, and there are burn scars on her feet. The baby often scratches them, which should be due to itching. In this case, it may lead to the formation of scars. It is recommended to apply some moist ointment externally and keep the area moist. This is beneficial for skin healing and reduces the likelihood of scar formation. If the scars don't flatten, consider plastic surgery when the baby grows older.