chicken pox marks

hi, im 22 years of age. had my chicken pox break out since nov.28, 2010. and now im on more than four months suffering from the darks marks that it left. ive tried applying kojic cream on the dark marks as advised by the dermatologist,but i havent seen any improvements. but i only used 2 container of kojic cream. and im also using cetaphil cleansing bar as my daily bath soap. but before that i used oilatum. but since after the breakout, i get acnes also which i dont get often before. i used to have a clear skin with no pimples. but now it occurs more often and more in numbers. please help me what should i apply or do to help this chicken pox marks fade and also the acnes. help help help. pls.? ive seen one of my neighbor w/c is older than me, on her 60's i guess but her chicken pox healed faster than mine. help pls.?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Chicken pox scars are very tough to treat. Apply creams containing vitamin E on the scars. 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.