chickenpox scars with pits

[rink1982]

Hi Doctor,

I m 24, had chickenpox 3 weeks back...now i have developed scars n few of them with pit,plz let me know if it is curable..or sum homw remedies or ointment for the same.


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[BhumikaMD]

Hi rink1982,

Your concern can be understood. Skin infections such as chicken pox do leave scars behind.

There are many treatments available for scarring depending on the persons requirements and suitability. These treatments can be beneficial to varying degrees and your doctor is the best person to decide which is best suitable.

As a general guide the treatment options range from local applications, superficial procedures such as microdermabrasion to lasers and cosmetic surgery.

It will be difficult to recommend a particular treatment to you but there are many options and medicinal products available. The best would be to talk to your doctor and then decide which treatment works best.

It is also important to understand that the skin has its own repair mechanism and gradually the repair would bring significant change. At the same time, medications have their limitations and there is a limit to which they can benefit.

Hope this helped you in some way.

Let us know if you may have any other questions.

Regards

[bev881]

hi rink 1982, my daughter had chicken pox same time as you she also suffers from scars about 20 on her face and 11 are deep. internet sites does not give proper information and they are scary too as most says chicken pox scars are permanent. but if that is the case then most individuals have chicken pox atleast once in their life time. why we dont see them all scarred. so i am sure time will be a great healer.  please tell me your progress as what helped you

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Scarring often occurs after chickenpox, especially in older children and adults. The scars are round and “punched-out” in appearance, and are commonly called pock marks. Most pock marks come from spots that were not picked or scratched, and mild cases of chickenpox cause pock marks as often as more severe cases.

To treat chicken pox scars skin specialists first reduce underlying fibrous adhesions and later  either perform a dermal filler or stimulate new collagen growth with  Non Ablative Laser Rejuvenation.

There are other options available, and you could discuss them in detail with your doctor.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you need any other information.

Regards.

[Ravi410]

Hi Bhumika,

I too have the same problem and consulated a doctor (dermatologist) and she has suggested for microdermabrasion.

Please let me know how many sittings are required and how much would it cost and what are chances or to what extent can it fix the problem.

Thanks in advance
Ravi