Patient's question:
Baby's inner thigh and perineum, the doctor said it's a third-degree burn. It has been treated for over 20 days, and some parts have healed. Can it continue to be treated without skin grafting?Doctor's answer:
Third-degree burns are the most severe type of burn scar. Burns can affect the entire skin layer and may even reach subcutaneous tissue, muscles, and other tissues. After healing, they usually leave varying degrees of scars. For a baby's condition, it is recommended to wait and see. If new tissue growth is observed each time the dressing is changed and the wound gradually shrinks, skin grafting may not be necessary for the time being. If the wound does not improve after multiple dressing changes, timely treatment should be administered.