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Burns (Expert Forum)
urgent,please help
Answered by
Jeffrey S Guy, M.D., M. Sc. - Burn Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, Med Spec/Interest 4 General Surgery, Pre-Hospital Care
Vanderbilt Burn Center
This forum is for questions and support regarding burn issues such as: Hand burns,
Pediatric Burns, Thermal burns, Electrical burns, Chemical burns, Radiation burns, Rehab/Recovery, Pain control, Psychological / Social Recovery, Scar Management, Smoke inhalation, Disaster Management, Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Doctor's Answer
by Jeffrey S Guy, M.D., M. Sc., Apr 03, 2008 01:56PM
, Apr 03, 2008 01:56PM
There really is no "magic bullet" lotino to keep scaring down. Many people use vitamin e oil as detailed by nippee. Pressure therapy will help but it is not likely you will have that available to you as someone needs to make a cutomized mask for the face called a uvex mask. Children of this age heal very well, and the burn will change its appearance for 12 to 18 months following the injury. Therefore, if you are less than satisfied with the result it is likely to improve with some time.
Member Comments (2)
by nippee, Feb 24, 2008 11:00PM
To: urgent,please help
well the best things for scars is vitamin e creams it help reduce it alot and if that don't work use mudurma
by gin1957, Sep 03, 2009 11:02PM
A related discussion, Burns was started.
