What could they have known or not known at the time to make them afraid of an injury? A burn is not contagious.

[ huff. they are offended that people would treat him poorly for it, first and foremost. but also so used to the idea of choosing your own appearance that it seems like a perfectly reasonable solution to them. ]

I don't see why God couldn't change it for you, when the time comes. Well, I can't promise that, but...