Chicken pox

[Maidene]

I am 19 years old.. i had chicken pox when i was 17 years old.. i have may scars in my face and body.. i tried almost all the creams but the scars did not disappear.. Can you recommend me any medications or alternative medications to remove all the scars and the holes that the chicken pox created?? thank you so much...

[ashu730]

hello doc ,
i have deep chicken pox scars on my face from the age of 15,now im 25 i would like to treat them please give me advise i leave in AP

[JLam123]

I have the same things. Many scars all over my body. I've had them for almost 9 years. I have been very interested in getting rid of them, and went to a dermatologist. They won't help. The best they can do is soften the edges, it isn't worth the money. Microdermabrasions won't helps either, unless your scars are very shallow.
I'm going to a plastic surgeon in the next week. Right now the best options seem dermabrasion, or skin resurfacing.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Chicken pox scars are very tough to treat. Apply hydroquinone cream or creams containing vitamin E 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, photodermabrasion or microdermabrasion. Avoid picking, harsh scrubbing, and abrasive treatments unless prescribed by a dermatologist during this period.

I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.