chicken pox marks

i am 23yrs old,i have chicken pox marks on my face since13 yrs,which cream i should use?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Chicken pox scars are very tough to treat. Apply hydroquinone cream or creams containing vitamin E on the scars and if it still persists then you can go in for laser treatment, photodermabrasion or microdermabrasion. Avoid picking, harsh scrubbing, and abrasive treatments unless prescribed by a dermatologist during this period.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Cj051291]

Hi! Can you help me too. I'm Cj 18 years old. i had a chicken pox last Feb. so it's almost a year ago already and I was really worried now because i still have the marks in my whole body. I really had many chicken pox before and it leaves many scars. I have white marks in my face, neck and arm. And dark spots in my legs. I went to a dermatologist before and she have told me that it will really take time for me to get rid of my scars since i have a mid brown skin tone or tan. These scars really affect my life, I can't go outside without my make up, i always wear my concealer which the dermatologist recommended me, cinema secrets is the brand and it mildly covers my scars on my face but its still noticeable though. I can't wear shorts or skirts because of the dark spots on my legs. Also, for how many months i wasn't be able to go to a beach because i cannot wear my 2 piece or swimsuit. Please give me advice on what cream should i use and where i can buy it. Or any natural treatment for my scars since I really have lack of budget for it. Thank you so much!