What should I use to avoid chickenpox scars?

Question

Hi doctor,

My chickenpox started seven days back. The fever has subsided now. I had been taking, Azithromycin, Acivir 400 DT, Cetzine, vitamin E capsule, and, applying Calamine only on spots. A few spots are getting covered with a crust. What should I use at this stage to avoid scars? Looking at the pictures, will it leave any scars? How long will it take to go away?

Answer 1

Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

Chickenpox takes around two weeks to get scabbed off. Since as per your query, if it already formed a crust, then now it will scab off soon. Do not touch it or scratch it. Otherwise, there will be a high chance of scars on the face. The treatment you were taking is entirely correct, and you need not apply any particular thing to that. Wait for a few days more around a week to get rid of them. As per your photos, I do not think that they may leave a scar. Just be careful not to touch or scratch.

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Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

Yes, you can take a bath. But do not remove scab or crust forcefully.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.