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Burn Scar Treatment Options for Minor Scars

There are several ways that you can get a burn. Heat and exposure to electricity are two of the most common ways to get burned. However, the extent of the injury will usually be determined by the severity of the fire or power source. 

The problem with burns does not end once the wound has healed. Burn scars can be a very problematic result of a burn especially when some of them develop into scars that are constrictive, itchy and even painful. 

Treatment Options for Minor Burn Scars

Among the various degrees of burn scars, the easiest ones to deal with are minor burns scars. In this case, the person has probably been exposed to a first degree burn and won't require a burn scar treatment that extends past the point of wound healing. 

You can cool down the burned area by applying cool or lukewarm running water. Cold water is too shocking for the skin and can cause more damage than the actual burn. Hot water is, obviously, not advisable because it can continue the burning process. 

After treating the burn the person should take a mild painkiller and rest. Once the pain and burning sensation have subsided, you can begin treating the area. Make sure you use gentle products because it is important that you not cause any further irritation to the wound.

Moisturizing products are essential as a burn causes the moisture in the skin to evaporate and dries out the skin for a certain period of time. Rose hip seed oil is a great choice that can be absorbed quickly into the skin to help soothe the damage. Products containing snail serum also have a soothing effect and help boost the rate of skin growth. 

After a few weeks your skin should be back to normal. It is common, nevertheless, for there to be some discoloration. You can either let the discoloration fade with time or try microdermabrasion for burn scars to speed up the process. 

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 The biggest problem with moderate burns is that they can change the texture of your skin permanently and lead to some scarring. These burns will normally take about 3 to 4 weeks to heal and generally produce hypertrophic scars. A burn scar treatment can begin once the wound has healed.  For further information about scar removal treatment [http://www.bioskinrepair.com/remodeling/scartreatment.html scar removal treatment]

A doctor may suggest surgery, injections, compression therapy or resurfacing treatments, but this will depend on the extent of the scar tissue. However, smaller areas usually benefit greatly from resurfacing techniques like microdermabrasion. 

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Scar reduction with microdermabrasion is a very common treatment procedure. It does not require anesthesia as there are gentler micro crystals that can be used for sensitive skin. Keep in mind that it may be necessary to go through several sessions to eliminate the scar tissue completely.