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Chickenpox scars

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JjjLl · 15/03/2023 20:11

Hi, my 2.5yr old has recently gotten over chicken pox. She was very good and didn't scratch any however some scabs on her face came off prematurely and have left 3 indents.
I'm just wondering if anyone has any stories where these deeper scars have filled out and faded over time (especially where she's so young) or is that it and she will have these scars forever?
I'm using bio oil daily but if anyone else has any tips? Or whether I just need to get used to it.
I know it's not too bad it's just upsetting and I kick myself for not getting the inoculation

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Chocadore · 15/03/2023 22:41

They absolutely may fill out. Or they may not. My DD has 2 scars on her face from chickenpox when she was 3. She's almost 12 now and they're just part of her. She's still absolutely beautiful and gorgeous!

CC4712 · 15/03/2023 22:45

For scarring, I'd use silicone strips or gel. For the face I'd use the gel which you can buy online or from larger pharmacies. Its expensive, but you only use a tiny, tiny amount. In adults, it can take months to show a difference, but in children might be quicker- especially as its fairly recent. You'd need to check if any age limits though.

wobblymum1 · 16/03/2023 10:40

My son had horrible scars from when he had it aged 2. He’s now a hulking 10 year old and If you peered closely with a magnifying glass you might find one 🤣but they will fade
over time and become so tiny compared to how big they will get!

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