How to prevent scald-induced keloids in teens?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a teenager. Two months ago, I suffered second and third-degree accidental burns to my leg from scalding hot water. Burns have healed, but the skin remains discolored. What are the risks going forward? Can keloids be formed, and what procedures can be done in the future to improve the appearance of the skin? Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

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I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). There is more to second-degree deep burns. Scald burns heal very efficiently. However, there is a slightly higher incidence of keloid formation. That explains your doubt. But not all are supposed to have keloids, and not all wounds. Just to be on the safer side, as the wounds are just three months old, I would like you to take some precautions and measures that will help prevent keloids and improve the look of the scar.

Compression garments, customized ones to be worn in the area 24/7. Contractubex (Extractum cepae, Heparin, and Allantoin) ointment with a local massage to be done twice a day at the site of the lesion. Sunscreen lotion with a minimum of SPF (sun protection factor) 30 to be used at the site twice daily while maintaining a two-hour gap between it and the Contractubex. Lastly, do keep me posted. The scar should heal in another two months, completely without any marks.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.