How to Get Rid Of Chicken Pox Scars
Though you might have suffered from chicken pox in your childhood, you probably may have their memories in the form of chicken pox scars. Usually chicken pox stays for two weeks and then disappears. Even the scars don’t last for too long after the recovery of chicken pox. But sometimes infection in chicken pox boils while bursting causes the scars to remain for years. It is a common misconception that these scars are permanent and cannot be removed without surgeries or clinical treatments. However, there are several natural and home remedies which can help to lighten the scars and remove them gradually.
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Natural remedies to get rid of chicken pox
You can easily get rid of your chicken pox scars simply by taking some curative steps in your daily routine without incurring much cost and effort.
Take diet rich in vitamin K
Vitamin K is one of the most effective sources of lightening chickenpox scars, as it helps to heal your skin in fastest way possible. Increase daily intake of vegetables that contains sufficient amount of vitamin K in them such as tomato, spinach, cabbage, broccoli and green turnips etc. Also consume dairy products and lean meats to fade away scars from your skin.
Drink plenty of water
Drink excessive water daily. Your daily consumption of water should not drop down from 8 glasses of water. It works as a catalyst in skin healing process. Water helps to rinse away unwanted by products from our body and enhance the production of collagen that gives proper texture to your skin and keeps it healthy.
Keep your skin clean
Dust particles gets stuck into your skin pores and blocks it, slowing down the recovery process and increasing the severity of scars. Apply the cleanser on your skin and massage gently for at least 10 minutes. Wash your face with cool water and pat dry. Apply moisturizer at the end to prevent dryness.
Daily skin massage
Massages helps to regulate the blood flow and ensures the supply of oxygen in the area which is being massaged. Daily massage the scars by using oil or lotion and you will find your scars getting fade day by day.
Apply vitamin E capsule
Vitamin E oil ensures faster healing and fading of chicken pox scars and is one of the most reliable skin treatments. Open vitamin E capsule and apply the oil on scars gently. For more effective results apply it twice a day.
Scrub your skin
Scrubbing your skin ensures that the dead and dry skin is being removed daily and fresh skin cells are replaced by them, making your scars less visible and gradually fade away.
Avoid fried food
Fried food contains several chemicals in them that can cause skin problems and make your scars more prominent. Avoid all kinds of fried food to ensure quick healing and reduction of chicken pox scars.
Minimize exposure to sun light
When scars are exposed to sun, UV-rays emitted out of the sun make your skin scars to become darker and permanent. Protect your skin from sun light as much as you can and use sun blocks containing SPF-15 to prevent darkening of scars.
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Home remedies to get rid of chicken pox scars
You can treat your skin to remove chicken pox scars with some the most effective and conveniently home remedies. Here are some useful home remedies to get rid of chicken pox scars.
Apply lemon/cucumber juice
Juice of lemon and cucumber are natural skin cleansers and bleaching agents. They are very effective in reducing skin scars quickly. Apply fresh lemon or cucumber juice on scars with the help of cotton swab. Leave for two minutes and then rinse with cold water.
Apply Honey
Honey is rich in amino acids and is helpful in soothing and moisturizing your skin to eliminate scars. Apply honey on your scars and leave for half an hour. Wash your skin with water.
Apply Paste of sandalwood powder and rose water
Make a consistent paste of sandalwood powder and rose water and apply on your scars. Daily application of this paste will eventually lighten your skin scars.
Apply lavender oil
Lavender oil is also very useful to treat skin scars. Massage your scars with lavender oil and leave it on for some time.
Apply coconut oil
Coconut oil exhibit natural moisturizing and healing properties and are very effective for removing skin scars. Apply it on your skin twice a day to remove your chicken pox scars quickly.
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Consult a dermatologist
If the scars are old enough that none of the above mentioned remedies works to completely remove them, then consult a dermatologist for medical treatment or surgery to permanently get rid of chicken pox scars.
