Frequently asked questions
The moment the skin has healed and wound care is no longer needed. Some areas of the burns may have healed earlier than others. In the healed zone, then, if possible, already start scar aftercare.
As long as the skin is dry, usually several months to 1 year or longer.
As long as pigmentation is present in the skin. By default, this is using a maximum UV-resistant sunscreen factor 50 for 1 year. Afterwards, use a lower protection factor of 30. Also apply sun protection in the shade. There is UV-resistant clothing, swimwear. Compression clothing is UV-resistant.
Yes, some outdoor and sportswear (including swimwear) is UV resistant. Check this carefully with the seller.
The "VZW HelpBrandwondenKids" is happy to cover the cost of sun protection clothing for children up to 18 years of age.
You can make your choice online at www.odiezon.nl. You may not order anything online as the order must be made by phone (+31 522 47 02 20) stating article number-size-colour-boy/girl. State that you are ordering sun protection clothing via the VZW HelpBrandwondenKids with the following order code: HBK 2020 UZ Gasthuisberg Leuven + state the name, sex, date of birth and address of the child.
No, if you know you are going to be exposed to UV radiation (i.e. going outside) then you use your sunscreen right away. Sunscreen also has a moisturising effect.
This is prohibited because recovery of skin pigmentation is not expected until 3 months to 18 months at the earliest.
In case of persistent itching, increasing redness, excessive scarring or hypertrophy and problems with mobility due to the scar.
If so, contact the aftercare team at the burn centre or the burn surgeon.
If you are burned at the level of your scalp, you may face difficulties growing your hair back. There are several possible solutions to this, which are best discussed with your burn surgeon.