My chicken pox scars turned into white marks

I'm really depressed! Please help me! I had a chicken a year ago and my black scars before became white spots now. I'm worried because though its not black spots anymore, the spots are still noticeable in my whole body since I have a fair skin. Specially in my face and neck. Is there any treatment to remove the white spots? Is chemical peeling can help? What should I do?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These white scars are due to post inflammatory hypopigmentation which scars once the red hyperpigmentation is gone. For post inflammatory hypopigmentation,it is very difficult to treat. but Elidel cream or Protropic can be used on these hypopigmented  areas. But use them after a dermatologist’s guidance. If the symptoms still persist then  you can talk to your dermatologist about laser-assisted chemabrasion(LACA).It has provided excellent results in such hypopigmentation.

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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[antot12]

Hi,
Thanks for the info and advice. I'll take note of that. I will keep you posted after my visit to my doctor.