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Will Second Degree Burns Leave Scars?

Posted on Thu, 2 Apr 2015

Question: Is this a second or third degree burn?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems a second degree burn

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.

I have reviewed the images.

This seems like a full thickness second degree burn.

Is it painful? Do you have sensation in the involved area?

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (48 minutes later)

Hello, it was burning before. I use silvadene cream for the burn and it soothes the pain a lot. Do you think this will scar? I feel my skin when i touch it but it doesnt really hurt anymore. Just feels like leather.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Scaring is usually seen in a second degree burn

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

There will be some scaring and contracture in a full thickness second degree burn like this one.

I suggest you to continue with the topical ointment.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar