Patient's question:
Iscalded with a curling iron. The child is 4 or 5 years old. It has been 3 days since the burn. When it was first burned, some moisturizing cream was applied. Worried about whether there will be a scar. Because it's on the face.Doctor's answer:
Localized skin burn. Epidermal detachment. It is classified as a second-degree burn. It can be deep second-degree or superficial second-degree. If the wound base is moist, red, with significant exudation, and severe pain, it is classified as a superficial second-degree wound. Without infection, it generally heals within two weeks. No scars are left after healing. If the wound base is red and white intermingled, with mild pain, it is classified as a deep second-degree wound. It generally takes 3-4 weeks to heal. Scars are left after healing. Scar treatment is required after healing.