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Burns, wounds & scars

Minor burns and wounds are treated here, and we give injections for raised, red scars (keloids).

Usual layers
Epidermis to dermis
Care
Covered by National Health Insurance (NHI), partly self-pay · no appointment, seen in check-in order
Condition
12 / 12

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Where it often appears

Select a dot to open a lens on the skin layers at that spot.Select a numbered dot or a place in the list to open a lens on the skin layers at that spot. Burns are common on the hands and arms, and scrapes on the knees and elbows. Keloids tend to form on the chest, shoulders, earlobes, and jaw.

How we approach treatment

InsuranceTreatment for burns and wounds is covered by NHI. For keloid injections, we tell you after the examination whether NHI applies. Laser treatment to fade scars is self-pay (not covered by NHI).

  1. Burns and wounds

    We clean the area and keep it moist under ointment and a dressing while it heals. Blisters are treated in the clinic.

  2. Keloids and thick, raised scars

    We inject steroids into the scar several times, a few weeks apart, and also use silicone gel or sheets, or pressure.

Treatment is decided after the examination. How much it helps, and how quickly, varies from person to person.

What brings people in

  • I scalded myself with hot water and it blistered
  • I scraped myself in a fall, and it isn’t healing well
  • My surgery scar is red and raised
  • My scar is itchy and hard
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Why it happens

  1. The deeper the wound, the more likely it is to leave a scar.
  2. Some people are prone to keloids, and they often run in families.
  3. Infection, a wound where the skin is pulled tight, or late treatment can make a scar larger.

Usual layersEpidermis to dermis

When a wound reaches the dermis, it can leave a scar. Layer thicknesses in this model are adjusted for clarity. In real skin, the dermis is more than ten times thicker than the epidermis.

Examination and tests

  • We examine how deep and wide a burn is and whether a wound is infected.
  • If infection is suspected, we test a sample of the pus for bacteria.

What to do at home

  1. After a burn, hold it under cool running water right away for 10–20 minutes. Do not put ice directly on it.

  2. Do not pop blisters, and do not put home remedies such as soybean paste, toothpaste, or soju on a burn.

  3. Rinse wounds with clean water and keep them covered. Do not pull scabs off.

  4. Once the skin has healed, apply sunscreen to the area for as long as it stays red.

Come in soon if

  • A burn is larger than your palm, or is on the face, hands, feet, joints, or genitals
  • Burned skin looks white or black and has no feeling (this may be a deep burn)
  • Right awayFor electrical or chemical burns, go to a larger hospital that treats burns, or to an emergency room.
  • Redness spreads around a wound and you have a fever, or you have an animal bite or a deep puncture from something rusty

During clinic hours, simply come in; no appointment is needed. Questions: +82-2-0123-4567

Common questions

When can I start laser treatment for my scar?

Once the wound has fully healed. We decide the timing after an examination, based on the scar’s color and firmness. Scar laser treatment is self-pay.

How many keloid injections will I need?

Several, a few weeks apart. The number depends on the size and location, and because keloids can grow back, we keep watching them with you.

If I keep applying ointment, will I avoid a scar?

Whether a scar forms depends on how deep the wound is. Keeping the wound moist and covered while it heals, and avoiding UV light, can help reduce scarring.

We decide on cosmetic treatment only after an examination confirms that care for the condition is finished, or that the two can go together. Cosmetic treatment prices include VAT.