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Childhood Scars on Black Skin, What is the Best Treatment? (photo)
asked 6 months ago by marieds
Latest answer by Cheryl Burgess, MD
Question viewed 207 times
Tags: African American, chicken pox, options
Hi i've having active scars all over my body but mainly on my legs since my childhood, mainly resulting from chicken pox that i had very early. my dream is to get rid of them and just become a normal person wearing everything i want just like everybody. Could you please tell me what is possible and if you can help me? Thank you
1 answer to Childhood Scars on Black Skin, What is the Best Treatment? (photo)
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Chicken pox scars
Chicken pox scars are sometimes difficult to treat; however, subcision with or without an added filler (Artefil) can work to restore an even contour of the skin surface. Additionally, Fraxel or fractionated erbium glass laser stimulates collagen in and under the scar.
Cheryl Burgess, MD
Washington Dermatologic Surgeon
Washington Dermatologic Surgeon