Burn scar prevention is the academic and clinical concept focused on minimizing or mitigating the formation of hypertrophic or disfiguring scars following thermal, chemical, or blast injuries. As a research field, it investigates the biological mechanisms underlying aberrant wound healing and fibrotic responses post-burn, exploring therapeutic interventions and wound care modalities applied during the acute healing phase to modulate collagen deposition, inflammation, and cellular proliferation. Its significance lies in improving functional recovery, enhancing cosmetic outcomes, and reducing long-term morbidity associated with severe burn scarring.