“I burned my hand with boiling water, and now there is a scar. What should I do?”
I burned my hand on hot, boiling water and now I have a huge scar on the top of my hand. I'm using creams to help get rid of them, but I don't think it's working. Can plastic surgery remove the scar?
4 Answers
Thank you for the question. The scar has to be evaluated, to determine on how to proceed. Burns have different depths and are treated differently. Definitely, I would suggest an evaluation by a plastic surgeon.
Luis A. Laurentin-Perez, MD PhD.
Luis A. Laurentin-Perez, MD PhD.
May respond to aggressive specialized hand therapy. Make an appointment with a certified hand therapist.
All scars need at least a year of maturation time. If you have a functional restroom or problem then early revision is warranted. See a plastic/hand surgeon.
William A. Stefani, MD
William A. Stefani, MD
Sorry to hear of your unfortunate accident.
A history and physical exam is key by a plastic/hand surgeon who specializes in burns. It looks like you have a contracture of the hand/digits that likely is full thickness compromising movement. You may need a release by either Z-plasty or reconstruction utilizing artificial skin/full-thickness skin graft or a flap after excision of the scar. Goal is to provide function and fine motor dexterity with preservation of sensation.
Hope this helps.
Shaher KHAN, MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
A history and physical exam is key by a plastic/hand surgeon who specializes in burns. It looks like you have a contracture of the hand/digits that likely is full thickness compromising movement. You may need a release by either Z-plasty or reconstruction utilizing artificial skin/full-thickness skin graft or a flap after excision of the scar. Goal is to provide function and fine motor dexterity with preservation of sensation.
Hope this helps.
Shaher KHAN, MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
