How to care for burn scars

How to care for burn scars. Scars are scars that are difficult to erase on human skin. Especially some people have scarring constitutions, which are very easy to leave. Unsightly scars. Among the many scars, scars caused by burns and scalds are relatively common. Let’s take a look at how to care for burn scars.

Burn scar care method 1

What issues should be paid attention to when recovering from burn scars?

1. Pay attention to skin hygiene.

2. After burning the lower limbs, it is not advisable to get down to the ground too early for activities.

3. Blisters should be drained in time to avoid infection and ulcer formation.

4. Early prevention and persistence.

5. Correctly grasp the timing of plastic surgery to prevent disability.

6. Avoid excessive friction and excessive activity.

7. Under the guidance of a specialist, take comprehensive measures to control scar hyperplasia and prevent contracture.

Nursing methods

1. When the burn wound has just healed, there is still a small amount of secretion and scab, and bacteria can easily multiply quickly. In addition, the epidermis is thin and tender, and the structure and function are not perfect. , prone to infection and ulceration. During this period, neutral detergent can be used for cleaning, and anti-scar medication and other treatments can be used after cleaning.

2. Because the scar epidermis is weak and the underlying blood vessel structure and function are imperfect and cannot resist the internal pressure of gravity, the wounds on the lower limbs will turn purple or even bleed due to capillary rupture when standing. This will cause Aggravate scar hyperplasia. Generally, it is more appropriate to go to the ground for activities around 3 months. It is best to use a pressure sleeve for protection before going to the ground, which can reduce scar congestion.

3. Due to various stimulations, the new epidermis is prone to loosening and forming blisters. If the blisters are not treated correctly in time, infection will often occur and ulcers will form. After the blisters appear, complex iodine can be used to disinfect the skin, and sterile scissors can be used to cut the blisters and drain out the fluid. Generally, anti-scar treatment should be implemented after the blisters have subsided and the ulcers have healed.

4. The formation process of burn scars can be roughly divided into a proliferative phase, a stable phase, and a regression phase. The proliferative phase lasts from 3 months to 2 years, and most of them last about half a year. However, due to various reasons, such as ulcers, pain, impatience or improper methods, some patients often cannot adhere to scar rehabilitation treatment, causing scar hyperplasia and contracture.

5. For scar contracture in functional parts, such as hand scars, eye scars, and jaw and neck scars, surgery should be performed as soon as possible after the scars stabilize. Children, especially, should be treated early, and can be treated appropriately in advance. plastic surgery. Otherwise, it can cause abnormal development of joints and bones and shortening of blood vessels and nerves, leading to disability.

6. Due to the imperfect structure and function of scar epidermis, the epidermis is more susceptible to damage, and some inappropriate treatments may aggravate the damage. When applying anti-scar drugs, it is not advisable to massage with excessive force or for too long. This will cause the epidermis and fiber lamella to separate and form blisters or blood blisters. Excessive movement of the joints will also cause the epidermis to loosen and separate, causing blisters.

7. So far, there is no specific method that can completely prevent scar hyperplasia after burns. Scar prevention and treatment still rely on comprehensive treatment. Burn scar care method 2

Treatment method for first-degree burns and scalds:

Apply ten thousand flower oil or aloe vera juice to the injured area. It will usually heal in 3 to 5 days; if there is a burn or scald, medicine, the recovery effect is better. However, do not apply toothpaste, soy sauce, or other liquids or pastes of unknown medicinal properties to the wound at will, otherwise it will irritate the wound and cause wound infection, which will be detrimental to recovery.

Methods for treating second-degree burns:

Do not rinse or soak the wound with cold water if you are burned or scalded to prevent heat poison from infiltrating, wound infection, and skin ulceration.

The correct approach is:

1. Quickly move away from the heat source, take off the clothes to expose the wound; if the clothes are stuck to the wound and cannot be taken off by force, you can use scissors to cut the clothes.

2. Rinse the wound with white wine (edible white wine with over 20 to 50 degrees Celsius) or rice washing water for the second time to cool down the wound to prevent residual heat from causing deeper burns to the skin.

3. If the burn causes blisters, you need to use a sterilized needle or sterilized scissors to break the blisters. Keep the blisters and do not cut them off or tear them off with your hands. This can protect the wound and prevent infection.

4. If the wound is clean and free of foreign matter, you can directly use burn and scald medicine to treat it, such as Miao Yao (yao) Shaotang Ling. It is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. If there is no medicine for burns and scalds, you can use aloe vera juice instead. Apply aloe vera juice to the wound without bandaging. Exposure therapy is more beneficial to wound recovery and reduces the chance of scarring.

5. If foreign matter remains in the wound, the wound must be carefully cleaned to remove the foreign matter and then treated with medication.

Treatment methods for third-degree burns:

For third-degree burns, you can refer to the treatment methods for second-degree burns. If it is a large third-degree burn, it is recommended to use the above method for emergency treatment and then send it to the hospital for infusion in time. treat.

In fact, children’s skin tissue is very fragile, but wounds are also the easiest to recover from.

Here are several methods on how to remove burn scars. If you want to remove a child's burn scar well, you must treat the wound quickly and effectively during the burn to prevent scarring. At the same time, you should pay more attention to your diet. For example, you should not eat soy sauce, soy foods, and greasy fried foods.