I have had some success with saline subcision for depressed chicken pox scars of the legs. If you have not yet tried tretinoin cream, azelaic acid or hydroquinone, I would try them. There is also another product available through the internet called Scarguard-Scarlight MD containing forms of each... more
Treatment for chicken pox scars on legs?
I have scars on my legs from chicken pox when I was younger. I am now 24 years old and I never wear shorts nor skirts that show my legs because I am ashamed. I tried a lot of creams but they haven't worked. I know I won't be able to remove the scars but I just want to lighten up the dark area on my legs. What can I do?
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2 Jun 2009
I have age spots on my (Legs) from chicken pots when i was younger. I am now 24 years old and I NEVER wear shorts or shirts that show my legs because I am a shame. I tried a lot of creams but it has NOT went away yet. I know I wont be able to remove the scars but I just want to lighten up the dark area on my (Legs) What can I do?
152 posts
2 Jun 2009
Hi Rissa84,
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