Teenage pimples and chicken pox:

Hi, I m 18 years teenager recently I suffered from chinken pox and that has left some marks on my face also, I always have pimples on my face can u suggest something to cure this.

Chicken pox scars can take a lot of time and patience to lighten.



Some scars especially the ones with pits often remain on the skin for years and only lighten over a period of time. Often when the treatment for the scars when started from the day rashes appear helps. The following mentioned tips can help to lighten your scars which are due to chickenpox.

1. Apply sandalwood oil on the scars. This helps to reduce or lighten the dark and large scars.
2. Vitamin E oil and aloe vera also when applied on the scars makes the healing process quick and minimized the chances of developing dark scars.
3. Add Margosa leaves in lukewarm water and take bath daily.
   
   
   
   This will reduce itching and thus reduce the development of scars.
4. Apply calamine lotion on the scars, this will provide a cool and relieving feeling and also help lighten the scars.
5. Boost your immune system, this will not only help to fight the infection but will also help to ward off the pimples. For this you need to include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet. Also consumptions of junk foods, fatty foods, carbonated beverages, refined and processed foods, bakery foods and excess simple sugars should be avoided. Instead focus should be on whole cereals, grains and its products, sprouts, beans, low fat dairy products, fish and egg whites.
6. If your skin is oily then keep it clean, wash your face often with normal tap water to get rid of excess oil.
7. Never pop or squeeze any pimple because if done so can lead to further development of scars which can make your situation worst. Also there are chances of the infection to spread and cause more pimples.
8. Rub sandalwood stick on a wooden board using rose water as a medium. Apply the derived paste on the pimples on your face.
   
   
   
   Leave it overnight and wash it off next day morning. This is a good way to reduce the pimple marks on the face.
9. Drink a lot of water as this will help to maintain elasticity in the skin, prevent pimples and give a glowing skin complexion.
10. As the pimple marks and chickenpox scars will take some time to fade, it is important to be patient and follow the tips regularly. Till the scars and marks fade you can try some makeup tips like using foundation to hide them.