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Will Normal Coloration Return After Nose Tip? Nose Burn Skin Repair
I burnt the tip of my nose from a hot piece of metal about five months ago. It is a very small dark red/slightly brownish spot on my nose. I try my best to keep it out of the sun and wear sunscreen. My question is should I expect normal coloration/skin to return over time and, if not, what can I do myself to improve the skin.
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Restoring normal color after a burn
All wounds can leave dyspigmentation on the skin. This is called "post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation". The answer to your question involves many variables. The depth and severity of the wound could create permanent color and texture change. Your skin type plays a role too. The more fair you are the less likely you will suffer permanent discoloration. The darker your skin type the more likely such pigment will be permanent...
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