Chickenpox generally affects children so you have probably had these scars for over a decade. Fresh scars respond immediately to treatment but older scars may take quite a while to fade away, even with daily treatment. There are several steps that you can take to reduce the severity of the scars, but you need to have realistic expectations. These scars may not disappear completely and if they really bother you, you will have to consult a dermatologist and discuss invasive treatment options like laser resurfacing treatment.
To get rid of old chicken pox scars, you will need to follow a regular skin care regimen. This would mean that you will need to cleanse, scrub, moisturize, and massage your skin regularly. Cleansing your skin helps to keep it free of dirt and grime and will make sure that any cream you apply to the area is absorbed by your skin. You can make your own cleanser by mixing fresh lemon juice and tomato juice. Mix equal amounts of this liquid and soak a cotton swab in it. Rub your face with this swab in order to get rid of dirt and grime on the surface of your skin. You will also need to scrub the scarred skin at least once a week. This will ensure that the upper layers of damaged skin are constantly sloughed off. In order to make your own scrub you can grind a handful of nuts into a coarse powder. Mix equal amounts of this powder and rice flour and add a little honey to make it into a paste. This scrub is very effective in treating scarred skin as the powdered nuts helps to provide your skin with several fatty acids that help to fortify your skin. The rice flour is coarse and helps to scrub away dead skin and dirt while honey helps to soothe your skin. Furthermore, honey is a good source of amino acids and helps to moisturize the skin. You can also mix a few drops of honey and fresh coconut milk and use this as a moisturizer. Make sure that you massage your skin on a regular basis as this will help to increase blood circulation to these areas which in turn will cause the scars to fade away. You can use a mixture of almond oil and coconut oil to massage the areas. It is best that you do this just after your shower and before you go to bed.
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