Chicken Pox Scar Removal

Hi,
I am interested in getting my chicken pox scars. I have had them for well over eight years now.

I was considering using excisions to get them removed. I have heard about using lasers and fillers but I don't understand how treatment that is superficial on the skin could repair the scars that run deep into the tissues of the skin. The chicken pox scars are more like depressions or indents in the skin.

Any advice or help would be appreciated. Thank you

[Ari1991]

is there any types of creams guarnteed to get rid of chicken pox marks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Chicken pox scars are a bit tough to remove. You can use various skin creams like hydroquinone, azelaic acid, corticosteroids and tretinoin cream.Apply hydroquinone cream on the scars and it should go away in a few days to months.If it still persists then you can go in for laser treatment, Chemical peeling or microdermabrasion. Avoid picking, harsh scrubbing, and abrasive treatments unless prescribed by a dermatologist during this period.

I hope that helps. Please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries. Kind regards.