Question
13-month-old male: The baby was burned by boiling water, the skin peeled off, will scarring occur in the future?
Answer
A burn in infants can be a second-degree burn. You can use iodine alcohol for disinfection and apply ointment to the burn area, or take oral anti-inflammatory drugs and granules for treatment. Generally, the main goal during the approximately two-week treatment period is to prevent complications. At the same time, drink plenty of water, eat more vegetables and fruits, keep the skin clean and hygienic, avoid friction and adverse stimulation in the area, and take medication and change dressings in a timely manner to prevent infection. Generally speaking, such burns are unlikely to leave scars.