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What should I use to avoid chickenpox scars?

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What should I use to avoid chickenpox scars?

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Published At May 24, 2017
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Patient's Query

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?

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Chickenpox takes around two weeksto 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.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Can I take a bath while having chickenpox? Till date, I had been only sponging.

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

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

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Gaurang Gupta
Dr. Gaurang Gupta

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