Naturally Rid Yourself of Chicken Pox Scars

When one contracts the highly contagious skin ailment of chicken pox, there is a chance that lasting scars could be a result. This illness is brought about by an infection with the variclla zoster virus (VZV) through either airborne means or direct contact with the rash itself. If one were exposed to VZV, the antibodies it produces in the body remain dormant for life. It is possible they reactivate later in life to exacerbate a viral infection called shingles.



Those most susceptible to chicken pox are children 12 and under. That said, adults do have the possibility of contraction. It starts out as a red, itchy skin rash that generally will first appear on the face, back, or abdomen. In three to five days time, the rash proliferates into small crops of red bumps that have the appearance of pimples or insect bites. It could proliferate throughout the body as thin walled blisters at this stage reaching the mouth, ears, nose, scalp, and genitals. As the walls of these blisters break, open sores are exposed that are prone to further infection. Eventually, provided there is no infection, the open sores form a crust that covers them. Within two weeks time, the scab will fall off completely. The hazard is that they will leave behind a crater like scar.



In addition, the flu like symptoms of fever, coughing, and headaches are part of this illness. The worst complications come in the form of pneumonia and bacterial infections.



As this skin ailment is highly contagious, it is best to stay at home throughout its treatment to avoid afflicting others. In addition, it is important to not scratch at the pock marks. This helps ward off skin disfigurations of deeper scars and blisters.



If scars are left over from the healed blisters, there are a variety of treatments one can choose from. Dermabrasion is a skin resurfacing scars treatment that is effective as it exfoliates at a deep level within the skin. However it is invasive and can leave the patient with months recuperating. Then there are chemical peels which cause the scar to blister and ultimately peel off. The skin regenerates itself during the healing process, and the result is a smoother and more balanced tone. However the side effects are substantial in that the patient experiences stinging and burning sensations afterwards. This in addition to redness on the treated area that could last for weeks, and even the possibility of hyperpigmentation.