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How Can I Get Rid of a New Burn Scar?

I've got a burn scar on my forehead. It is a black spot. How can I get rid of the scar? Please suggest the best medicine or treatment. It is a 1.5 month old burn.

Asked 35 months ago by pankaj in india
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Burn scar treatment with creams

A hyperpigmented burn scar should be treated with chemical peels and topical creams.  i would advise you to start a regimented topical cream program first. 
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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You need an evaluation

A burn scar that is dark after six weeks is not typical. I would have the area evaluated by a good doctor local to you. This is not one for the internet. Best Regards.
John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead burn scar

Black after a month? What is the color of your skin? Is this tissue necrosis? There are many more questions here than answers. If this is necrotic skin, it needs to be debrided. A skin graft may be necessary but healing on its own may produce a better cosmetic result over the long term. Hyperpigmentation may be improved by skin bleaching agents but that will likely take weeks to months. Use of silicone gel sheeting may also be useful. See a plastic surgeon and discuss your options... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Burn scar

A burn scar that is only 1.5 months old has a long way to become mature. It usually looks its angriest and firmest at this point. The discoloration and final result depends upon multiple things. First, the natural skin color and second by the depth of the burn. A superficial burn will often improved in color over months sometimes a year or more. If you a dark skinned the color may be tougher to deal with. There are skin bleaching creams but, I would wait a few months to see how it... more
Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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