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Hot Oil Burn Marks on Face? (photo)

3 days ago hot oil splashed on my face for like 1 second and i wiped it off immediately. Then i put my face in a cold water. i got no blisters. Just brown and red. today is the 3rd day of the burn and it started to get itchy. I am told that there will leave no scars but the dark spots and area might occur. I am wondering if this dark marks will disappear somehow???? if it will diappear, how long will it take to go? Thank you

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by paullyx
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Melarase creams for hot oil burn scars on the face

Hot oil burns can cause atrophic, hypertrophic, white, or hyperpigmented scars. The best solution at this point is to apply a topical skin lightener such as Melarase twice daily to prevent PIH>
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Minimizing Burn Scars

Best Scar Management Practice following burns Advice from Dr. Larry Nichter: Best Scar Management is important to minimize or completely hide from view, the tell tale signs of burns – namely, scars. Both you and your doctor want you to have the most minimal scarring possible from your injury. Patients with scars that are enlarged or not healing well after injury can be from many causes. Unsightly scars are most commonly due to genetics, underlying medical conditions... more

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