Question
Will children develop scars after burns? How should one handle the appearance of an uneven nose? The child was scalded by hot water on the evening of the 27th and has been using moist burn ointment. Attachments include photo one of today’s condition and photo two of the burn the next day after medication.
Answer
After a burn, it is crucial to immediately immerse the affected area in clean cold water; the sooner this step is taken, the better the effect. This action effectively cools the area, reduces pain, and lessens the severity of the burn. For minor burns (i.e., first-degree burns where the skin is red but no blisters have formed), initial treatment can be done at home. Wash the wound with cold tap water or diluted saltwater, and apply calamine lotion or burn ointment to wounds on the arms, legs, or trunk before bandaging with a cloth.