Table of contents:
- Tips to prevent the formation of chicken pox scars on the skin
- 1. Do not scratch the chickenpox resilience
- 2. Keep your nails and body clean
- 3. Wear the right clothes
Apart from itching, another problem we have to face when we have chickenpox is the scars on the skin. Yes, a cracked chicken pox can cause a wound that will become thickened or pockmarked. This scar certainly reduces the beauty of your skin, right? So is there a way to prevent smallpox scars from becoming sores that damage the appearance of the skin? Come on, cheat on some of the following tips.
Tips to prevent the formation of chicken pox scars on the skin
Chickenpox (varicella) is a viral infection that causes your entire body to become filled with water-filled resilience that resembles pimples or insect bites, usually occurring within 2 to 4 days. Then, the blister will leave a wound, dry up, and make the skin scab.
Actually, there are many ways you can do to get rid of chicken pox scars. However, not all easy methods will work. In some cases, you will need to follow expensive cosmetic procedures. So, precautions are the best way to solve this problem.
There are several preventive tips you can do so that the resilience of smallpox doesn't leave scab marks on your skin, including:
1. Do not scratch the chickenpox resilience
Not only chickenpox, all diseases that cause itchy skin are strictly prohibited from scratching. Why? Scratching may relieve itchy skin, but this is only camouflage. In fact, scratching can worsen the condition of your skin. Especially when you have chicken pox. This bouncy skin is very thin. The slightest friction from your nails will tear the skin and the boils can break.
For children who are still difficult to resist the urge to scratch, you can wear gloves. In addition, there are several ways to reduce itching during smallpox, including:
- Apply calamine lotion. This lotion contains zinc oxide which soothes the skin from itching. Use clean fingers or a cotton bud to apply the flex. However, avoid using this lotion on the resilience of the smallpox around the eyes.
- Use aloe vera lotion. The cool sensation of this lotion can relieve the itching sensation. Apply lotion after you shower or before bed to reduce itching.
- Take itch relievers.In addition to drugs that are applied to the skin, there are also oral medications given by doctors that function to reduce itching. Usually these drugs contain antihistamines and make you sleep better.
2. Keep your nails and body clean
So that your nails do not injure the elastic, make sure your nails are short and make sure your hands are always clean. You may often hear that bathing is taboo when you have chickenpox. Actually, these restrictions are wrong. Remember, not showering will accumulate sweat and dirt on the skin. This can increase the itching sensation on your skin. So, you still have to take a shower even though your skin is filled with elasticity.
It's just that you need to be careful when cleaning the skin with soap. Avoid rubbing the skin with soap, it is better to wipe it gently so that the forehead does not break. In fact, there is a natural way to reduce itching, namely bathing with a mixture of warm water with colloidal oatmeal. Then, rinse under clean running water and dry off with a soft towel.
3. Wear the right clothes
This fragile chickenpox resilience, can break due to friction and pressure. Apart from not scratching, you also have to pay attention to the choice of clothes. Avoid wearing clothes that are tight, made of harsh material, or cause you to sweat more.
Then, choose clothes that have buttons on them so they are easier to remove. For these conditions, nightgowns are usually a safe choice to use.
