Skin restoration after laser procedures with A-Derma: traces of chickenpox

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Many people consider chickenpox a childhood disease. Believing that chickenpox does not pose a danger in adults is deeply mistaken. Of course, it occurs much less frequently in adults than in children - only 10% of all cases of smallpox infection.

However, if we take into account the fact that over the past decades, cases of chickenpox infection in both children and adults have become more frequent, the figures are not encouraging. What leads an adult to childhood diseases? Are they really that dangerous? And what to do if you become infected?

Why scars may remain after chickenpox

The most striking symptom of chickenpox is vesicles filled with serous fluid, 2-5 mm in size. They appear on different parts of the body in the first 5 days after infection.

The appearance of the rash is preceded by a short period of weakness and malaise accompanied by intense fever. After the formation of bubbles, general health improves. The blisters burst, the places where they rupture become covered with a crust, under which the regeneration of healthy skin tissue (or mucous membrane) takes place. If the process is not disturbed, after a couple of weeks the crusts will fall off on their own, leaving no traces.

Chickenpox scars on the face or other parts of the body remain due to a number of reasons. The most common of them:

• tearing off crusts from ulcers. The characteristic itching of chickenpox varies in intensity. It may be difficult for a patient, especially a child, to resist scratching the affected areas;
• failure to comply with personal hygiene rules;
• penetration of infection into the wound. This factor is directly related to the first reason. The virus affects only the superficial layer of the epidermis, but if the ulcer is constantly picked, the infectious inflammation will spread to the deeper layers of the skin. The structure of the tissues will change, and pits in the damaged areas will remain for life;
• weakened immunity makes the virus more active, restoration processes in tissues proceed slowly. This leads to scarring;
• rubbing problem areas with clothes made of rough or synthetic fabrics;
• incorrect choice of external medications or folk remedies. Under the influence of their active substances, the crusts fall off early, when healthy tissue has not yet fully formed. The regeneration process of the epithelium is disrupted, and a keloid forms.

People who have chickenpox as adults are at much greater risk of scarring than children.

Why does this happen?

There are several factors that can cause chickenpox infection in adults:

1. Weakened immunity (frequent colds, lack of vitamins, poor diet, etc.).
2. Lack of immunity to the infectious agent (if a person was not sick in childhood, his immune system is only in rare cases able to protect himself from the virus that causes chickenpox).
3. Ignoring preventive vaccinations.
4. Stressful situations or nervous tension.
5. Congenital chickenpox.
6. Close contact with an infected patient.

Causes a viral infection - herpes. Almost 80% of citizens suffer from chickenpox in childhood, since children are most susceptible to this virus. Chickenpox is called “chickenpox” because it has a unique ability to spread due to diffusion over long distances from the source of infection. For example, someone with chickenpox may be 20 meters away from you, but you will still be at risk of infection.

Everything you need to know about chickenpox in adults from your doctor:

This is a very insidious disease. The virus can “dormant” for years in an adult body and never manifest itself during a person’s entire life. But sometimes excessive nervous stress is enough, and chickenpox will not take long to appear.

Another important factor is congenital chickenpox syndrome. If you are sure that you have not been in contact with infected patients and have become infected, this means that your mother, while pregnant, contracted chickenpox and passed the virus on “inheritedly.”

Is it possible to avoid signs of chickenpox?

In order not to think about how to remove chickenpox scars, therapy should be started from the first days of the disease and stopped only after complete recovery.

In severe cases of chickenpox, the patient is prescribed antiviral drugs (for example, Acyclovir).

Antihistamines help to cope with itching, the main cause of scar formation: Claritin, Clarisens, Lomilan and others.

It is extremely important to keep your child’s clothes and bedding clean. They need to be changed daily, choosing soft natural fabrics. The baby's nails should be cut short, and it is advisable for the baby to wear mittens.

Bubbles must be treated every day with special products to protect against bacteria. One of the most affordable and effective antiseptics is Brilliant Green Solution.

Zelenka has the following effects:

• destroys harmful microorganisms;
• dries wounds;
• allows you to control the course of the disease (thanks to its bright color);
• prevents infection.

You can prevent scarring after chickenpox with a well-chosen external remedy. To treat ulcers use:

• Fenistil gel stops inflammation, activates recovery processes, counteracts infection and the formation of pustules;
• PoxClean increases local immunity, cools the skin, prevents relapses, and accelerates regeneration. Non-toxic, suitable for children;
• Viferon contains an interferon inducer, acts as an immunomodulator, relieves swelling;
• Gistan in the form of a cream is used to eliminate allergic reactions and relieve the inflammatory process.

All external medications prescribed for chickenpox, among other effects on the body, have cooling properties, which relieve itching.

The final stage of the disease

The eighth to ninth day of illness is characterized by suppuration of the blisters. This process repeatedly worsens the patient's condition. In addition, at this stage, symptoms of toxic encephalopathy appear.

Outwardly, this is expressed in a disturbance of consciousness, the occurrence of delirium and an excited state, and convulsions appear in children.

The duration of the drying and peeling phase is one to two weeks. Towards the end of the process, characteristic scars appear at the sites of formations on the scalp, as well as on the face.

A severe form of the disease can cause death. Severe and dangerous types of smallpox include pustular-hemorrhagic and confluent forms of the disease, as well as smallpox purpura.

How to get rid of the consequences in a child

To remove scars from a child, you need to start treatment before the keloid tissue is completely formed.

In advanced cases, silicone gels are recommended:

• Medgel softens the dermis, the pits become less noticeable;
• Dermatix has softening and moisturizing properties, minimizes pigmentation;
• Kelo-cat activates the processes of keloid resorption;
• Zeraderm ultra is used when the scar is more than a month old.

The course of treatment is selected individually, on average it lasts about 60 days.

Mederma gel with allantoin is used against inflammation in the affected area. It is rubbed three times a day into the formed pits. This should be done with circular massaging movements. The duration of treatment is from 3 months to six months.

In the initial stages of scarring, ointments are effective:

• Contractubex;
• Dermatix;
• Bepanthenol;
• Dexpanthenol.

The Rescuer gel for children based on beeswax has proven itself well. You can start using it as soon as the crusts fall off.

Contractubex

Contractubex has a positive effect on the tissues of the superficial layers of the skin. The active ingredients of the gel are:

These components have the following effects:

• relieve inflammation;
• soften fabrics;
• smooth the epidermis;
• activate blood flow in the problem area;
• improve the absorption of medicinal components.

Contractubex should be applied pointwise (to the hole) 3-4 times a day. The treatment is long-term – at least six months.

In addition to the ointment, the drug is available in the form of a patch, which is especially convenient for treating children.

Dexpanthenol

The basis of Dexpanthenol is synthetic D-pantothenic acid (water-soluble vitamin B).

• accelerate skin regeneration;
• normalize metabolic processes;
• make collagen fibers stronger.

Dexpanthenol penetrates into all layers of the skin. It should be applied 2 to 4 times a day to scars pre-treated with an antiseptic. Infants need to lubricate the wounds with ointment after each bathing or changing clothes.

Home Remedies

You can try folk remedies to get rid of scars on the face immediately after chickenpox. Here are some effective recipes:

• cut a medium-sized onion into cubes, add water, simmer over low heat for a quarter of an hour. Cool, apply to scars pointwise;
• several times a day, lubricate the skin with banana or cucumber;
• Mix a tablespoon of badyagi powder with cabbage juice until it becomes a liquid porridge. Apply to face for 20 minutes, then rinse. Redness and burning in this case are normal, so young children should not use such a mask. Repeat the procedure once a week, it helps even with old scars;
• 1 tbsp. pour boiling water over dry marshmallow root, leave for eight hours, wipe the holes with the solution 5 times a day;
• Pour three drops of sandalwood and tea tree essential oils into a teaspoon of cocoa butter. Rub into affected areas of skin using massage movements.

Oatmeal has a positive effect on the condition of the face after chickenpox. Grind the flakes in a blender (can be replaced with oatmeal), pour boiling water over them, and cool. Apply to scars for half an hour. The method is suitable for treating patients of all ages.

How to remove scars in adults

In an adult, chickenpox is much more severe than in a child. Severe intoxication and very high temperatures provoke suppuration of ulcers. In addition, the skin in adults renews itself much more slowly, so scars remain much more often and deeper. According to statistics, childhood chickenpox leaves scar marks in approximately 30% of cases; among patients over 20 years of age, this figure increases to 50%.

For old pits, external remedies are ineffective; the help of a surgeon is often required. There are two ways to get rid of scars after chickenpox. The first is called subcision. During the manipulation, the doctor inserts a needle under the skin, which cuts off the connective fibers. The surface of the scar rises, the resulting voids underneath are filled with collagen. The disadvantage of the operation is the likelihood of the formation of a hypertrophic scar.

To eliminate large formations, the most radical method is used - the surgeon cuts out the keloid and stitches the edges of the wound. A thin strip remains at the intervention site. If the pockmarks are small, this method will not work.

Medications

There are a lot of medications for chickenpox scars, they differ in composition, effect on the body, and price. The choice of product must be approached responsibly, guided by the following criteria:

• the gel should be suitable for the “age” of the scar;
• contain substances that have anti-inflammatory and regeneration-stimulating properties;
• the base must be natural.

For the treatment of adults we recommend:

• Zinc ointment;
• Kelofibrase;
• Sledotsid;
• Keratan;
• Bepanten;
• Medgel;
• Fermenkol.

You can use drugs only in consultation with a dermatologist. They have a number of contraindications and do not always help. When there are many holes and they are deep, you should seek help from a beauty salon.

Cosmetic procedures

If long-term home treatment does not bring positive results, you cannot postpone a visit to the clinic. The older the scars, the more time and effort it will take to get rid of them. Professional salons have a sufficient range of effective methods for reducing defects.

Such procedures are contraindicated for children, but for adults, after examination, the doctor will definitely suggest a suitable manipulation. Let's take a closer look at the most popular methods.

Wraps

The wraps are carried out as follows: the skin in the problem area is cleaned, the selected medicinal substance is applied, wrapped with film, and covered with a thermal blanket on top (the face is covered with a cosmetic mask).

Thermal exposure allows the active components to quickly penetrate deep into the skin and soften the keloid tissue. A mixture of olive and lavender oils is often used as healing agents.

Peelings

Peeling is aimed at accelerating skin renewal by forcibly removing the top layer of the epidermis. The procedures differ in depth of penetration, active ingredients, and level of trauma.

The following types of manipulations are carried out for traces of chickenpox:

• chemicals based on organic acids stimulate regeneration by causing light burns;
• laser beams act on the deep layers of the dermis.

These types of peels are quite aggressive. The rehabilitation period takes from a week to a month, depending on the depth of the impact. At this time, the skin needs careful care, protection from sunlight and minor damage.

Mechanical home grinding with abrasive particles of coral, soda, and fruit seeds does not remove traces of chickenpox, but makes them less noticeable, smoothing the skin.

Microdermabrasion

This procedure is similar to peeling, but is performed differently. The method is based on hardware influence.

Microdermabrasion comes in two types:

• crystalline is based on the fact that microscopic crystals of aluminum dioxide are driven under pressure into the deep layers of the skin, from where they are drawn out with dead cells by vacuum. The procedure evens out the affected area, activates the process of natural rejuvenation, but is traumatic and requires a long recovery period;
• Diamond microdermabrasion uses special grinding attachments that separate the keratinized cell layer, removing them with a vacuum. The manipulation is more gentle and removes shallow scars well. Rehabilitation time is from 3 to 7 days.

Microdermabrasion can completely eliminate only small pockmarks; with its help, large ones will no longer be “conspicuous.”

Laser resurfacing

Laser alignment is an effective, but at the same time low-traumatic method. The benefits of exposure are:

• local effect, eliminating damage to healthy tissues;
• safety;
• lack of preliminary preparation and rehabilitation period;
• quick effect.

In mild cases, the result is achieved after the first session; in complex cases, several procedures may be required. Between them, the skin should be treated with wheat germ essential oil or make masks with aloe.

Laser resurfacing is contraindicated for:

• psoriasis;
• epilepsy;
• atrophic dermatitis.

The procedure should not be performed on pregnant and lactating women, as well as those who underwent peeling less than 14 days before the planned laser treatment.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapeutic methods are actively used to smooth out signs of chickenpox in adults.

The following procedures are recommended:

• electrophoresis;
• laser phoresis;
• phonophoresis;
• radio wave treatment;
• paraffin therapy;
• microlateral therapy with ultra-low intensity currents.

The techniques are based on a combination of chemical and physical effects on the body. The waves deliver medicinal substances deep into the skin through the endocrine glands. The nutrition of cells in the affected area is enhanced, the connective tissue is softened, and collagen production is resumed.

Physiotherapy is also used immediately after the end of the acute stage of chickenpox to prevent scarring.

Hyaluronic acid injections

An immediate visual effect is achieved with the injection of hyaluronic acid. The cosmetologist uses a needle to deliver the substance under the scar tissue, the cavity is filled, and the surface of the hole is leveled with the rest of the skin.

Hyaluronic acid injections

Over time, the hyaluronic acid is absorbed, the lower part of the scar goes down, and the manipulation must be repeated. The effect lasts from six months to a year. The duration of action depends on the individual characteristics of the body and the speed of metabolic processes. Treatment is recommended for patients who have several large depressions on their face (up to 6 mm in diameter).

Hyaluronic acid does not provoke allergic reactions. Instead, collagen is sometimes introduced - fibers of animal origin not only fill the cavity, but also activate the production of its own substance. This significantly extends the duration of the procedure.

General information and types of disease

Smallpox only infects humans. The development of smallpox is preceded by the entry into the human body of two types of specific viruses:

• Variola major – mortality occurs in forty percent of cases;
• Variola minor - case fatality rate varies from one to three percent of cases.

There are two forms of the disease:

• typical – has three degrees of severity of varying intensity;
• atypical - has non-standard symptoms and four varieties.

Varieties of atypical smallpox in humans:

• rudimentary smallpox is a disease with an asymptomatic or mild course (no rashes or fever, less often - a mild manifestation);
• visceral smallpox is an infectious process that affects internal organs (kidneys, liver, pulmonary system, pancreas and others) and primarily affects premature infants;
• hemorrhagic smallpox - rashes contain blood particles, hematomas appear on the surface of the skin (a consequence of taking certain medications);
• Gangrenous smallpox is a rare, severe pathology with a large rash that forms deep ulcers and is difficult to treat.

These types of chickenpox are quite rare. The complications that this disease causes include encephalitis and meningoencephalitis, sepsis, keratitis, pneumonia, iritis and panophthalmitis.

Prevention of scarring

To ensure that chicken pox does not leave scars, it is important to provide the patient with proper care.

Following simple rules will help prevent negative consequences:

• do not scratch the rash;
• take vitamins to strengthen the immune system;
• monitor the cleanliness of clothes and bed linen;
• comply with all medical prescriptions;
• Regularly treat blisters with antiseptics.

As soon as the temperature subsides, you should take a warm shower every day, without gels. You can’t use a whisk either, it can peel off the crusts.

To prevent chickenpox from leaving ugly marks, you should consult a doctor at the first signs of infection. A dermatologist will develop a therapeutic complex that is effective in a particular case. Vaccination will help protect against the disease itself. The chickenpox vaccine is a reliable and safe way to prevent the disease.

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Middle phase of the disease

The middle phase of the manifestation of smallpox is characterized by the fact that by the fourth day the temperature of patients noticeably drops, symptoms and intoxication decrease, and the general condition improves slightly.

At the same time, characteristic rashes begin to appear on the scalp and face (the type of rash with chickenpox depends on the type of disease), then spreading to the limbs and torso, soles and palms.

In parallel, previously formed pockmarks undergo successive stages of transformation according to the following scheme: spot - papule - vesicle - pustule - crust - scar.

Skin rashes with smallpox are characterized by a certain density; in the center of the papule there is a depression from which the infiltrate leaks. In addition to the previously mentioned areas, rashes can also be localized on the mucous membrane, affecting the nose, larynx and oropharynx, trachea and bronchi.

With further spread of the virus, infection spreads to the conjunctiva of the eyes, urethra, rectum and female genital organs. Next, erosions form on the mucous membranes.

How to remove chickenpox scars: causes of scars, the most effective ointments and creams

Chicken pox is an acute infectious disease that affects the upper layer of the skin. The disease causes a rash and itching, which is why chickenpox scars sometimes remain.

Many parents (who have sick children), teenagers and sick adults are interested in how to prevent scars from appearing and remove scars after chickenpox. By following the recommendations of specialists, you can minimize the appearance of marks.

Symptoms and signs

Development in phases
The insidiousness of chickenpox lies in the fact that the body does not immediately recognize the infection. A fairly long period of time passes before the first signals indicating infection of the body are given. The virus undergoes incubation in 21 days, during which a person spreads flypox.

However, this is how a child’s body, which has antibodies to the virus, reacts to chickenpox. An adult body reacts to a virus completely differently. Once in the body of an adult, it provokes aggressive behavior of the immune system. Namely, the following symptoms are observed:

• general malaise;
• dizziness;
• headache;
• elevated temperature;
• chills;
• nausea.

Adults suffer much more difficultly. The severity of childhood symptoms increases approximately 40-fold. In addition, the immunity of adults differs from that of children in that during the period of growing up, the immune system could either strengthen or weaken due to the production of antibodies in the fight against other adult diseases. There are frequent cases of chickenpox with a fatal outcome.

After the infection passes the incubation period, a rash , gradually turning into pimples with liquid. The rash can even affect the scalp, and usually spreads to the head, face and throughout the body.

The appearance of a rash is usually accompanied by an increase in temperature up to 400. The temperature can remain at such a high level for several days, which often causes complications in internal organs, such as:

• lungs (viral pneumonia);
• thyroid;
• brain (viral encephalitis);
• gastrointestinal organs and others.

IMPORTANT! In 5% of cases, the affected organs do not recover, which leads to the death of the patient.

The main causes of scars

The virus leads to damage to the upper layer of the dermis. This brings discomfort to a person. He tries to get rid of it, starts scratching and tearing off the scabs. The situation is dangerous, as the infection penetrates even deeper into the epidermis. Eventually inflammation develops, causing chickenpox scars.

The main rule is not to scratch chickenpox. Be sure to take antihistamines that relieve itching and properly treat the skin.

Chickenpox scars can be caused by a weakened immune system. It becomes a barrier to tissue regeneration. Scars appear when external remedies were used that were not suitable for the patient.

Violating the rules of therapy cannot avoid unpleasant consequences. Wearing tight clothing causes chafing of the healing skin. Treatment must be started in a timely manner, since over time the scars become rough, which creates difficulties in eliminating them.

Where do scars come from?

• In people with reduced immunity, during chickenpox, the rash appears as large and, most importantly, deep blisters that take a long time to heal and eventually leave scars;
• When chickenpox becomes complicated, a bacterial infection begins to develop, pus accumulates under the skin, which is difficult to treat, and in 90% of cases, leaves behind “unpleasant pits”;
• Irritation of the chicken rash, scratching, causes infection, which ultimately leads to healing of the wounds;
• A big mistake is to “pick/pick out” the sores before the crust from the blisters falls off on its own. This disrupts the natural healing of wounds, resulting in scars;

How to prevent chickenpox scars

Experts talk about ways to prevent the appearance of a pit after chickenpox. Clothes should be spacious, not restrict movement, and not rub the skin. It should be changed every day. The child's nails should be cut. In cases where an infant has chickenpox, gloves are put on the hands to prevent the child from scratching the rash.

It is worth treating the blisters with products that eliminate itching. When the itching is severe enough, an antihistamine will help to cope with it.

After the body temperature decreases, a child with this disease should be bathed several times during the day. The water should not be hot; it is forbidden to rub the child’s body with a towel or washcloth. Taking a warm shower is allowed without soap.

How to remove only emerging traces of chickenpox and their prevention

Doctors recommend taking preventative measures for chickenpox: treating the skin correctly. Such measures eliminate the itching that causes discomfort. This prevents the penetration of bacteria into the wound and improves processes associated with regeneration.

Calamine is available in the form of cream and lotion. Ingredients: mineral calamine, zinc oxide. By treating the skin with Calamine, you can relieve the inflammatory process.

Tsindol has proven itself well. The active substance is zinc oxide. The effect of its application is achieved extremely quickly. It is indicated for use in infants. The cost of the suspension in pharmacies is affordable.

You can relieve the inflammatory process with PoxClean. It is based on natural ingredients such as aloe vera. The instructions prescribe the use of hydrogel from two years of age.

It is necessary to lubricate the skin with brilliant green. It dries it out and prevents infection. When using brilliant green, you should be extremely careful. This is due to the likelihood of staining clothes and drying out the skin. An analogue is Fukortsin with an antifungal effect.

will help prevent the chickenpox virus from multiplying . Doctors prescribe the gel if the severity of the disease is moderate. It is prescribed for severe disease, which is confirmed by a significant number of bubbles. Fenistil gel can have a calming and cooling effect. The application of an antihistamine is indicated for children who are more than a month old.

The course of the disease in the first phase

After the first symptoms appear, on the second to fourth day of high fever, patients develop an initial rash on the skin - initial formations that are not yet classified as typical smallpox.

The type of rash with chickenpox at the initial stage is hyperemic areas of the skin, similar to roseolous, measles-like or erythematous lesions.

It can also be localized in the armpits, chest, abdomen and on the inner thighs in the form of a hemorrhagic rash. In this case, the lesion has small multiple hemorrhages into the thickness of the skin and mucous membranes. Ecchymoses may develop - large spots more than three millimeters in diameter with hemorrhages. A photo of a person with smallpox and what the symptoms and pockmarks on the face look like can be seen in this article.

The duration of presence of a typical type of disease is a spotty rash of several hours, and a hemorrhagic rash is a little more.

Recommendations for scar treatment

When treating signs of chickenpox, patients should understand that they cannot be completely eliminated. No medications will help restore the skin to its original smoothness. They give good results, but do not eliminate the consequences completely.

In the process of healing scars, you need to rely on the regenerative capabilities of the body. If a person previously wanted to have plastic surgery, then over time it may not be necessary. This is due to the fact that the scars after chickenpox become smaller and smooth out.

You need to make a decision after a year, based on the changes that have occurred.

In cases where the marks are very noticeable, you need to seek help from a dermatologist.

Possible complications

Negative consequences after infection and complete recovery from chickenpox can develop only if the patient did not seek medical help in a timely manner, or the patient had a confluent form of this viral disease. In this case, a person may experience the following irreversible processes in the body, namely:

• fulminant sepsis with infectious damage to all tissues of most vital organs and blood;
• inflammation of the cerebral cortex with changes in the cellular structure of the gray matter;
• bilateral granulosa pneumonia of infectious etiology;
• multiple hemorrhages in the subcutaneous layer, which later become the basis for the formation of blood clots;
• damage to the central nervous system, which is expressed in impaired coordination of movements, inadequate response to external stimuli;
• complete loss of vision;
• destruction of the immune system by the destruction of cells that perform a protective function by the virus.

In 40% of cases with the confluent form of smallpox, death occurs even before the characteristic rash forms on the person’s body. Until now, doctors cannot give a definite answer why some patients tolerate the smallpox or smallpox virus satisfactorily, while others are exposed to the confluent form of this disease with many serious consequences.

Preparations for the treatment of damaged skin: Bepanten, Rescuer, Honey gel

If traces of chickenpox remain, then basic therapy is carried out with medication. Their main purpose is to activate regeneration processes and increase the elasticity of the skin. For this purpose, the doctor prescribes Bepanten. A cream containing dexpanthenol helps improve metabolic processes in the skin. It should be applied to scars in a thin layer 1-2 times a day. It is approved for use at any age.

The rescuer is used in the presence of fresh scars. The balm consists of natural ingredients (propolis, sea buckthorn and tea tree oil).

Honey gel can eliminate the severity of scars. The course of treatment is determined by how damaged the skin is. The use of cocoa butter is characterized by an excellent regenerating effect and does not lead to allergies. Before application, the oil must be melted in a water bath.

Contractubex is the choice of most patients

Contractubex is characterized by an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. It is achieved through onion extract. The sodium heparin included in the composition softens the skin structure. Treatment of scars with gel should be performed 2-3 times a day for a month. When the marks are old, the gel is used for dressings at night. In this case, therapy lasts for three months.

Contractubex is an effective and modern drug that eliminates scars after chickenpox. It is recommended to start using the ointment as early as possible. Contractubex can be used to eliminate chickenpox scars on the face or body.

How to remove signs of chickenpox

Often, scars remain in the areas where the blisters were. They are localized below the level of the rest of the skin and stand out in a light shade. After a certain period they are practically invisible.

It is recommended to purposefully eliminate them if this defect is visible on the face and open areas of the body.

Crema

Doctors warn that it will not be possible to completely eliminate scars by applying ointment. These products are effective only against keloid and hypertrophic scars. They are distinguished by overgrown connective tissue. In chickenpox, atrophic scars are characterized by less pronounced tissue proliferation.

Contractubex is an effective and practical solution for treating chickenpox scars. The cream must be applied immediately after you notice a scar or a scar for three months.

Peelings

Such procedures smooth out the boundaries of the pits, making them almost invisible. Laser and chemical peeling are effective. Several procedures will allow you to eliminate chickenpox scars.

Injections

Mesotherapy is used in this regard. It is based on the introduction of drugs into the surface of the skin that improve regeneration and metabolic processes in tissues. The method is optimal in the early stages before the appearance of a scar. If you use it right away, you won’t have to deal with this problem.

Filler injections can also eliminate scars. They are based on collagen and hyaluronic acid. The skin becomes smooth and elastic. The procedure must be repeated several times, which is undesirable, since fillers can dissolve after a year.

Undercutting

Using subcision, the doctor inserts a needle under the skin. It is used to cut connective tissue fibers. This procedure causes the surface of the scar to rise above the rest of the skin. Where the incision occurs, the process of collagen production begins.

To consolidate the result, the patient is prescribed peeling sessions. Their passage restores the smoothness of the skin. Such services are provided in salons and surgical plastic centers.

Surgical excision

This method is used if large scars need to be eliminated. The surgeon cuts out the scar, and then the edges of the wound are connected. They are sewn up with a cosmetic stitch.

Consequences

In adults it is much more complicated than in children:

• the rash is more abundant and can affect almost all parts of the body;
• itching of wounds is 40 times more noticeable than itching in children;
• ulcers often fester, as a result of which the vesicles turn into pustules with the formation of pockmarks;
• wounds from festering vesicles take a long time to heal, crusts form slowly, and as a rule, scars appear in their place.

Chickenpox, which affects an adult body, can cause more serious complications:

1. Chickenpox pneumonia is a complication that occurs most often in pregnant women, adolescents and other infected patients whose immune system is in an unstable state (immunodeficiency).
2. Complete or partial loss of vision is possible if the rash affects the eyelids, periocular areas, eyelids, and mucous membranes of the eye. It is the scars and scars from the vesicles that cause visual impairment in the patient.
3. Arthritis is a related complication. Joint pain, as well as inflammation, completely disappear only when the rash stops.
4. Inflammation of the optic nerve - infection often affects the peripheral nervous system; as a result of severe pain, the sensitivity of the optic nerve is significantly reduced.
5. Encephalitis, meningitis, brain inflammation - the chickenpox virus affects the nerve cells of the brain. Patients experience symptoms such as severe headaches, nausea, frequent loss of consciousness, convulsions, and disorientation in space. In particularly severe cases, paralysis of the facial muscle tissue is possible.
6. Inflammation of the respiratory tract and throat (pharyngitis, tracheitis, etc.). The rash affects the mucous membrane of the throat, causing pain in the throat, which leads to irritation and inflammation of the airways.
7. Stomatitis (damage to vesicles of the oral cavity and tongue).
8. Vulvitis in women.
9. Inflammation of the head of the penis in men.

Eliminating the effects of chickenpox on the face and body is possible only with the use of a laser.

How and what to treat correctly?

Treatment of chickenpox in adults is practically no different from childhood treatment (if we are talking about the treatment of typical types) and takes place in several stages:

1. Each vesicle must be treated with a solution of brilliant green or fucorcin. It is important not to touch the vesicles in order to avoid their breakthrough. IMPORTANT! A burst papule festeres, after which depressions form in its place.
2. Taking medications to relieve itching and irritation caused by the rash.
3. In case of infection of the mouth, tongue and throat, a bland diet is provided - all products must be ground and enter the body in liquid form in order to avoid vesicles in the mouth or throat from bursting.
4. Drinking plenty of fluids can significantly improve the patient's well-being.
5. Bed rest is mandatory during illness.

Since chickenpox often provokes complications, the process of drug treatment includes the prevention of all possible complications. For this, doctors usually prescribe a course of antiviral medications.

Immunoglobulin best suppresses viral aggression!

Treatment may also include an antibacterial course. In order to avoid re-infection, it is important for the patient to follow all doctor’s instructions. Within two weeks after the first appearance of the rash, the itching will begin to decrease significantly, the vesicles will dry out and fall off on their own.

Scars characteristic of chickenpox may appear on the skin for some time, but after a couple of weeks they will resolve (only after the vesicles fall off on their own).

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To protect yourself from chickenpox infection, you can get vaccinated against this virus.

Vaccination is only possible if the patient has not previously had chickenpox!

Who needs vaccination:

• employees of preschool and school institutions;
• women planning pregnancy;
• people suffering from diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, etc., leukemia (during complete remission);
• patients with immunodeficiency.

Two vaccinations are sufficient to develop immunity.

Vaccination given within the first three days after contact with a carrier of the disease significantly alleviates the course of the disease.

How to protect yourself?

If you are not sure whether you had chickenpox as a child, you need to do a blood test to check for antibodies to the chickenpox virus. If antibodies are not detected, it is better to vaccinate (two injections with a break of 1 month). Vaccination will ensure the body's resistance to the chickenpox pathogen.

To avoid the disease, it is enough:

• closely monitor the state of immunity;
• avoid contact with potential spreaders of the disease;
• in case of contact with an infected patient, you should give an injection of immunoglobulin, avoid physical activity, ARVI, do not take a steam bath, and immediately consult a doctor.

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