Question
Will a hair straightener burn leave a scar?
Answer
If the burn is localized to the skin on the face and is considered a second-degree burn, it could be either deep second-degree or shallow second-degree. If the wound bottom is moist, red, and oozes a lot with significant pain, it is classified as a shallow second-degree wound. Without infection, it generally heals within two weeks and will not leave a scar. However, if the wound bottom shows red and white intermingling and the pain is not obvious, it is a deep second-degree wound, which usually takes 3-4 weeks to heal and may leave a scar. Therefore, if the wound bottom is red and white intermingling and the pain is not obvious, it is recommended to undergo anti-scar treatment.