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I used a 2% salicylic acid treatment on my spots. I now have burns. Will they leave scars? How can I prevent scars? (Photo)

sheila Birling
I used 2% salicylic acid treatment in my burns two nights in a row, I followed the instructions carefully but when I woke up the second morning I had burns. Will they scar?

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