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What Causes Falling Crust From Skin While Treating Chicken Pox?

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Posted on Mon, 29 Jun 2015
Question: Hi sir. Am 27 and suffered from chicken pox.in face all crusts have fallen but left with many dark spots on those places. Entire body crust is falling. It's now 16 days from the first appearance of pox. How long will it take for the black spots on face and other marks to go.pls suggest remedies
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Usually takes 6 weeks to several months.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. Chicken pox black spots may take 6 weeks to some months depending upon your skin ability to regenerate.

You should take enough fluids to hydrate your skin. Taking vitamin E and C supplements will be helpful also.

You can apply aloe Vera gel on the spots. Other natural remedies like lime juice and honey application is also good.

Avoid sun exposure as this can darken the spots. Using a sunscreen will be helpful for this.

If these are not helping then you can apply creams based on kojic acid.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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What Causes Falling Crust From Skin While Treating Chicken Pox?

Brief Answer: Usually takes 6 weeks to several months. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Chicken pox black spots may take 6 weeks to some months depending upon your skin ability to regenerate. You should take enough fluids to hydrate your skin. Taking vitamin E and C supplements will be helpful also. You can apply aloe Vera gel on the spots. Other natural remedies like lime juice and honey application is also good. Avoid sun exposure as this can darken the spots. Using a sunscreen will be helpful for this. If these are not helping then you can apply creams based on kojic acid. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.