Question 1

how to remove chicken pox scars?

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Pockmarks: There are many ways to try to get rid of pockmarks in the skin. The sometimes they can be raised or elevated to near invisibility using injectable fillers and other times the fillers are needed during before and after a type laser therapy which can very nicely ablate the site.

Question 2

can chicken pox scars be treated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Crater scarring is common in chickenpox. Filling, mechanical dermabrasion (planning), or surgical removal/suturing are most common treatments.  All scarring is permanent, but these help reduce visual noticeability.

Question 3

how can chicken pox scars be removed?

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Improve not remove : These scars can be excised buttery will only be replaced with another scar. Many options exist and will vary depending on the depth, width and severity ofthe scar.  Fillers, dermabrasion, needing, resurfacing (laser or mechanical) peels, grafting, revision and many other alternatives should be discussed with an experienced physician and surgeon.

Question 4

how can i quickly cure chicken pox scars?

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Improve, not remove.: Scars cannot be removed but there is a large variety of techniques to improve their appearance, both surgical and non-surgical. They also improve with time. See a dermatologist or board-certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your options.

Good luck!

Question 5

are chicken pox scars created from scratching?

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Not necessarily: Chicken pox scars can develop no matter how careful you are about scratching.

Question 6

what can be done about deep chicken pox scars?

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Plastic surgeon: A good plastic surgeon may give you several options to consider.  Some dermatologists may also have expertise in this area.

Question 7

what should i do about these chicken pox scars?

Accepted Answer

Improve, not remove.: Scars cannot be removed but there is a large variety of techniques to improve their appearance, both surgical and non-surgical. They also improve with time. See a dermatologist or board-certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your options.

Good luck!

Question 8

is the chicken pox scars on a baby created from scratching?

Accepted Answer

Damage by infection: The lesions associated with chicken pox do itch, and scratching per se does not cause scarring, but can lead to superficial infection brought to the skin by baby's fingernails (from nose and mouth, which are chock-full of bacteria). The lesions that become bacteria-contaminated often have deeper skin damage, and that is what leads to the scarring-it's all about depth of injury, just like burns!

Question 9

are the chicken pox scars formed frsecondary to scratching?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect: When our bodies sustain an injury, the immediate response is inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling). This is the body increasing the blood flow and bringing healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. As healing occurs, new tissues fill in that are different than normal and less elastic.  This is a scar.  Over time it will fade in color but always be there.

Question 10

how i remove the chicken pox scars?is it takes 3 months or more?

Accepted Answer

Multiple methods: There are a number of ways that you can help with these.  There are some topical medications such as mederma and vitamin E oil that will help.  Laser resurfacing and dermabrasion can help a bit.  There are some medications that can be injected into the lesions as well.  Consult a cosmetic dermatologist for more treatment options.

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