The darkening of the scar after being burned with oil is caused by localized melanin deposits and is usually a sign of fast healing.
Oil burns are generally one degree burns or shallow second degree burns. After the burn, the local skin will be swollen, flushed, blisters, after the inflammation subsides, the local skin is prone to leave hyperpigmentation spots.
After the skin pigmentation spots, you can use hydroquinone cream, azelaic acid cream and other decolorizing drugs with vitamin C and vitamin E orally, to promote the pigmentation spots fade.
After being scalded by hot oil, timely treatment can prevent or reduce the formation of hyperpigmentation spots, first of all, use running water to wash away the oil, can be used externally with wet burns cream, Jingwanhong ointment, epidermal growth factor gel and other medications coated with treatment.
If the burned area is too large, or localized severe pain unbearable, body temperature rises, or melanin spots have not faded need to go to the hospital for treatment.