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24 years
I burnt my thigh with the iron and now I have a scar. How can I treat it? Can I sunbathe without worsening the bruise? If not, what should I do?
Aug 13, 2013

Dr. Michel Moutran Plastic Surgery
The residual scar depends on the depth of the initial burn. A burn means a 50+ sunscreen for a minimum of a year at least reapplicated every 2 to 3 hours. A scar from a burn exposed to sun will be fixed with sometimes a permanent dyscoloration.
Daily massage for a couple of month using a prohealing cream will attenuate the scar.
In some cases where the scar is really visible, laser can be offered to treat it.
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Dr. Salim Saab Otolaryngology (ENT)
use cream till the burn heals use sunscreen and massage
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