When the skin turns white after a burn, there may be scarring on the one hand, and new skin that is missing melanin on the other. A white scar usually does not recover, while new skin without melanin takes about 3 to 5 years to recover.
The white skin that develops after a patient has been burned is usually scar tissue that develops as a result of the necrosis of the skin tissue and the re-growth of granulation tissue that occurs during the burning process. Once scar tissue is formed, it is usually not recoverable if the patient does not take treatment measures.
Therefore, white skin formed after being burned is usually not able to recover by itself. For new skin that lacks melanin, it can return to its natural color in about 3 to 5 years, depending on the individual.
For patients with white skin formed after burns, if they feel that it affects their aesthetics, it is recommended that they go to a regular hospital in a timely manner and under the guidance of a professional doctor for standardized treatment.