Patient's question:
A child's back was scalded by boiling water. It is said that they applied a burn ointment and it has now formed a scab. I would like to ask, will there be scars after it heals? What kind of medicine should be applied to prevent scars?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it cannot be confirmed as a first-degree or second-degree burn. It is recommended to go to the hospital to determine the degree of the burn. If it is a first-degree or superficial second-degree burn and does not recur infection, it will generally not leave scars. However, if it is a deep second-degree or third-degree burn, it will leave scars. The above is the advice for the question "What should I do if a child's back of the hand is scalded by boiling water?" and it is hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!