• How can i avoid a chickenpox scar?

I am 23 years old and I am now suffering from chickenpox for the first time in my life. What can i do to avoid scarring from the infection?

2 Answers

  • Infectious Disease Specialist
  • Orlando, FL

Get vaccinated and don’t get chickenpox

  • Infectious Disease Specialist
  • Miami, FL

To my knowledge, there is little you can do other than avoid scratching them. Usually, they do not leave scars and these generally fade in a few years. I suggest that you see a dermatologist if your lesions are severe. And remember to get a shingles vaccine when you are 50 yrs old - or sooner if you become immunodeficient.

G dickinson

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