chicken pox scars

[thiri11]

i am 35 yrs old and it has been 3 weeks since i got sick with chickie pox.  everyone said do not scratch so i've been really careful not to.  however, once they've scabbed over, they fall off leaving holes on my face! :(  is this how it's supposed to be??  i have quite a few on my forehead and the two that i got from the very beginning are still stuck on my face.  i have them randomly scattered on my body and arms too but at least those i can cover. it's gross!  i found an aloe vera gel with vit E on it and it helped the spots dry faster but making the skin around them extremely dry.  i read to put vit e oil but the one i got is very thick so it's hard to sleep at night.  is there a brand that's thinner?  what make up brand do you recommend?  if i were to go for microderma, how long do i have to wait?

any info is greatly appreciated -  


This discussion is related to Chicken pox scars/marks.

[mgriffith10]

My daughter is 13. She had the chicken pox when she was 5 years old (The summer before she started school.) She had an allergic reaction and unfortunately most of the pox were on her face. She has very severe scarring on her face. Being so young, it was very difficult to keep her from scratching once the blisters broke and scabbed. We used Vitamin E, and expensive scar creams over the years but there was not much improvement. Is there anything we can do to help her further? Will chemical peels or dermabrasion really help?  

Thanks,

MG

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

I can understand what you are going through now. However, there are many options which may be beneficial.

It is also important to understand that the skin has its own repair mechanism and gradually the repair would bring significant change.

Cold sores may leave scars behind. There are many treatments options available for scarring depending on the patients condition. These treatments may benefit to varying degrees. Your doctor is the person to decide which is best suited for you.

The treatment options range from local applications to procedures to tablets.

Hope this helped you.

Regards

[Jackie327]

about a month ago I had a cluster of cold sores on my cheek and they have completely gone away, but they have left a very noticeable scar.  I went to CVS and picked up some storebrand scar cream and I've been putting it on everyday but I'm nervous it wont do anything to make the scar go away.  It's pretty big and I can cover it up with makeup....but now that summer is coming I wont be wearing that much makeup and I'm also afraid that when I go in the sun it will make the scar more pronounced.  My question is does anybody have any suggestions on what I can do to get rid of this scar?  Please help!!

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Your concern can be understood. Skin infections such as chicken pox do leave scars behind. Its good that you did not scratch the surface since this may have caused further disfigurement.

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 gel to you but there are many OTC 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