Burn scar contracture refers to the tightening of the skin after a second or third degree burn. When skin is burned, the surrounding skin begins to pull together, resulting in a contracture. It needs to be treated as soon as possible because the scar can result in restriction of movement around the injured area.

Treatment

Burn scar contractures do not go away on their own. A person will need the injured skin to be grafted. There are also drug-store treatments that can heal the contracture.