Dermatologists advice wanted pox scars

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My child had severe chicken pox at 2years old.

11 years later his scars are really quite severe on his face. I was told they’ll fade but they haven’t and look much worse when he’s tired or ill, but pretty bad all the time, especially when under a bright light or facing a window.

He has at least 25 indents mostly on his forehead. I’m wondering if any dermatologists would know how these could be treated?
I am so down about it, even after all these years, it just makes me feel guilty, like I should’ve done more to prevent it. I did try but the pox were particularly severe and deep.
it is starting to bother my child too but I reassure him and play it down. I just want to know what the treatment options are so I’m prepared when he asks.
please be kind.

Pits or scars can really only be improved with laser resurfacing using a CO2 laser. You wouldn’t get that on the nhs and you’ll struggle to find anyone private that would do it on a child. He’d probably have to wait until he’s older. If they’re mostly on his forehead can’t he just grow a fringe down?

Re feeling guilty. Try not to. Chicken pox can be really bad. Much worse than a lot of people realise. I wish I’d known there was a vaccine available as my 6 month old really suffered. She thankfully doesn’t have a lot of scars but she easily could have done. It’s just rotten luck

I don’t think a fringe would cover them, they are central and between eyes and dotted all over.
and he doesn’t want a fringe.
I really can’t understand why the NHS wouldn’t treat it. They treat scarring after dog bites and other trauma. It’s not like they are mild either, they are very noticeable and prominent.
Thanks, it really was rotten luck. He had the worst case I’ve ever seen and all on his face.
I tried all the lotions and potions and nothing worked. He didn’t even pick them, they were just so very deep.

You could try the nhs route but it’s very difficult. Likely to be refused. It’s hard enough getting large birthmarks etc treated.

Derma roller can be done at home, I’ve been doing my own for years got rid of all my acne scars.

@Arrggghhhhhh ohh this sounds promising! What derma roller did you use please?
I will try NHS before he’s an adult IF and when he wants them treated.

Micro needling would really help.

As it's a child you probably won't get treated but you can buy home kits.

Ooh @Chuchoter can you tell me more about this please? What kits would you suggest?
I would only do this if my son begins to ask for treatment.

Laser didn't really work on my daughters scars it just made the edges less defined. Micro needling is what she will try next. Had to go private though.

The last one I bought at to maxx, but Ive bought them before on Amazon and eBay. When you one hold to the light to check all the needles are straight. Go online for full instructions you have to wash with soap and water after use to dissolve and blood spots and then also spray or soak with surgical spirit just to be safe and don’t roll or stamp over any spots or active acne it’ll just spread it.