Question
Hello, a 7-year-old child has suffered a mild burn on their face, and the wound is currently red. How long will it take for the skin color to return to normal after applying healing ointment?
Answer
Hello, if the burn is limited to the epidermis and does not extend to the dermis, and receives appropriate treatment, it usually will not leave a scar and the wound will gradually heal. However, it may take some time for the skin color to fully recover. Generally, with proper treatment, including maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the burn area, preventing infection, and regularly changing dressings, it may take about half a month to a month for the skin color to gradually return to normal.