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How Can Chicken Pox Scars On The Face And Chest Be Removed?
Hi Doc, This is Gopa Kumar and I Am 27 Yrs of age. I had chicken pox for about 2 weeks. Now it is healing slowly. all the scars have dried and become black in colour. I got the most in face and chest. Now the scars are black on the face. How long will it take to go completely.? I had taken homeopathic medicine for treatment. Now im applying Lacto calamine gel for healing the scars. is it effective? im taking bath with hamam soap which has aloe vera content.
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Hello,
As a first line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like Betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
You can also consider laser therapy which is regarded as highly effective.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
As a first line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like Betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
You can also consider laser therapy which is regarded as highly effective.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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