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Burn injuries are a common form of trauma worldwide, causing significant health challenges, especially in children. This research compares two types of dressings used in treating superficial burns in children aged 6 months to 17 years chitosan-based dressings and silver-based dressings. The study aims to evaluate their effects on wound healing time, scar formation, cost-effectiveness, and patient experience, using the POSAS Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale to assess scars. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive treatment with a chitosan-based dressing designed to support wound and scar healing. The other group will use a silver-based dressing followed by a cosmetic lotion. Both treatments are applied after initial care with Burnshield dressing during the first 48 hours. The study focuses on burns not requiring surgery, with less than 20% of the body surface area affected. During the study, participants will be monitored for up to 21 days to assess wound healing time and rate, with scar evaluation continuing at 1, 3, and 6 months. Researchers will collect data on cost-effectiveness, professional and patient experiences, adverse events, and infection rates. Assessments include clinical evaluation of the wound and scar healing progress to understand which dressing better supports recovery in pediatric burn patients.