Patient's question:
My son was scalded by boiling water on the back of his hand and wrist, with the skin peeling off and several blisters forming. He has already been treated with medication. I am overly worried. Could you please tell me if this condition will leave scars and what precautions should be taken?Doctor's answer:
Dear, if there are blisters after a burn, it is a superficial second-degree burn. Such burns usually heal completely in about half a month, and there is generally no scarring. Of course, if the burn is deeper, there will definitely be scars or hyperpigmentation. Now, what we need to do is to apply burn ointment to our child regularly. If the burn is relatively deep, there will certainly be scars or hyperpigmentation. What needs to be done now is to apply burn treatment medication to the child regularly.