Chicken Pox Scars Natural Treatment
Chicken Pox used to be a fairly common illness, almost a part of growing up. Because of the development of vaccines, it has become less common, but it still pops up sometimes. Most often, children under the age of 15 are struck by the disease, but even older people may be affected. Chicken pox manifests itself as a rash, which runs its own course. The rash most often clears up completely, and very rarely leaves lasting scars.
Sometimes, you may find yourself with some scars, especially if you’ve been scratching the blisters. This can lead to contamination and infection, which cause scarring. In this case, you will need to treat the scars. There are several effective home remedies for you. The duration of the treatment will vary from case to case, but most often, you need to carry on the treatment till the scars disappear. The scars are easier to treat if they’re fresh, and as time goes by they get harder and harder to get rid of. I suggest you start immediately after the illness ends, which should be around the fourteenth day.
Some home remedies for treating chicken pox scars are:
- An ancient Indian home remedy is the use of Margosa, or neem leaves, to treat the scars. You can make a bath of these leaves by leaving a branch of the tree, complete with leaves, in warm water for a while, and bathing with it. For a more focused treatment, make a pack and apply it directly to the scars for a while regularly. These leaves have great healing and regenerative qualities, and have been acknowledged for aeons in south Asian medicine.
- You can apply sandalwood oil to the scars from the time they appear until the crusted skin falls off.
- Apply a juice made from lemon and cucumber only to the scars. Do this twice daily. The lemon will help to clear the dead skin and aide the formation of new skin.
- Apply vitamin E oil to the scars twice a day until they begin to fade.
- Honey also has healing qualities, and you can apply it directly to your scars once a day.
- Another remedy is to rub raw garlic on the affected area.
- Your diet is important during this period, as you need good nutrition to help your skin heal, even as your body and immune system recovers from the illness. Eat a lot of green, leafy veggies like spinach and cabbage. You should also eat a lot of tomatoes, which are great for your skin and healing. Healthy food like broccoli, raw fruits, dairy products, and lean meats are also important.
