Burns Are Possible, But Scars Don’t Last Long

Have you ever accidentally touched a hot frying pan while cooking or an iron while ironing clothes? It stings, and the scars might take a long time to fade!

Burns, no matter how little, can leave annoying scars. They are not only an issue of looks, but may also make you feel insecure and even harm you if not appropriately treated.

Burn scars occur when the body produces excessive collagen during the repair process of damaged skin. Too much collagen can make scars appear prominent (hypertrophic) or stiff (contracture), especially if the wound is deep.

Burn Healing

Burn healing is not instant. There are three essential phases:

The Inflammatory phase occurs in the first few days. The wounds are characterized by redness, swelling, and warmth.  This is when the body works hard to fight infection and prepares to heal tissue.

Proliferation phase: New skin cells begin to develop. The wound starts to close, and collagen is produced. If not properly treated, collagen can accumulate and form a raised scar. It is critical to keep the skin moisturized during this phase.

The remodeling phase is a long-term process that can take months or years. The skin is constantly reshaped, but can become stiff and tight if not treated.

Treatment for Burn Scars Doesn’t Persist

• Moisturize regularly using a wound-specific gel or cream to keep the skin supple and prevent cracking.
• Protect yourself from the sun by using sunscreen or covering the wound if you go outside.
• Do not pull off the scab! Allow it to come off naturally so that the wound does not deepen.

Use wund+™ for Maximum Results

If you need to treat scars, wund+™ Wound Scar Gel may be a suitable option. This gel contains Centella reverse stem cells, which assist in restoring the skin from within. The texture is soft and easy to absorb, gradually fading burn scars.

Use wund+™ Regeneration Cream to accelerate the healing process and wund+™ Wound Spray (hypochlorous acid) as a gentle yet effective antiseptic for active or recently healed wounds. Let’s treat your burns now so the scars don’t become a story that keeps appearing on your skin!

Reference

Cleveland Clinic. Accessed in 2025. Hypertrophic Scar.

NIH. Accessed in 2025. Wound Healing Phases.

Solv. Accessed in 2025. Burn Healing Stages.