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How To Get Rid Of Dark Chicken Pox Scars All Over Body?
Question: Me and my wife recently recovered from Chicken pox.
1) We have got few scars left in body which are turning dark. Also have few places where the skin has depressions.
2) In general, the skin is getting too dry and itchy.
1) We have got few scars left in body which are turning dark. Also have few places where the skin has depressions.
2) In general, the skin is getting too dry and itchy.
Brief Answer:
Apply aloevera lotion
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It is a normal process of healing where chicken pox leaves scars and dark spots.
You can apply aloevera lotion.
This will help in faster healing and decrease dryness and itch.
After 4 weeks you can use an anti scar cream.
Various creams like hexilak vaniza scanil etc are available.
You can use any of these for 6 weeks.
This will help in healing of scars.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Apply aloevera lotion
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It is a normal process of healing where chicken pox leaves scars and dark spots.
You can apply aloevera lotion.
This will help in faster healing and decrease dryness and itch.
After 4 weeks you can use an anti scar cream.
Various creams like hexilak vaniza scanil etc are available.
You can use any of these for 6 weeks.
This will help in healing of scars.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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