Burn scars empower victim to help others
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Xeragel® (XSO-797) - $16.30When Valerie Jackson was 22 years old and working at Krispy Kreme, she fell into 700-degree grease that left her badly burned. Today she is encouraging children who are burn victims, and others with disabilities, to love themselves and embrace their differences, WXII 12 reports.
Jackson suffered those severe burns over 25 years ago, but has since gone on to share her story and work with others. She volunteered at Victory Junction Camp, where 200 children with special needs spent a week, according to the news provider.
"I share my burns now because it's part of my life," she told the news source. "I just hope they can take that with them, that you know, just go on with life. Wear your short sleeves and your shorts and you're just beautiful in the heart."
Individuals who have suffered severe burns may often go through intense procedures like skin grafts to help with the effects of the burns, but many may still be left with scars even after the surgeries.
Though there have been breakthroughs in burn treatments, scar removal may still be years away. However, through new innovations in scar treatment, burn victims might have some options available to them. Silicone gel sheeting and ointments may help diminish the appearance of scars that are the result of a burn.
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