Does chickenpox leave scars?

There is a big difference between chickenpox and acne. Chickenpox is a disease phenomenon, while acne is generally a skin problem. Chickenpox mostly happens in children, but will chickenpox leave scars? Chickenpox can grow on various parts of the body, sometimes on the face, sometimes on the back, and sometimes on the legs, etc. Since chickenpox grows over a large area, people worry about leaving scars. In fact, there is no need to worry. As long as it is treated in time, there will be no scars.

Chickenpox can occur in a wide range of areas, including the head and face, and appears in large numbers. Therefore, some people worry that it will leave scars and affect their appearance. This worry is unnecessary.

Generally speaking, chickenpox occurs and subsides according to the natural course of the disease. Even if large blisters rupture and form erosive surfaces, they will heal quickly and leave no scars. However, if you do not pay attention to keeping the skin clean and repeatedly scratch the ulcers, it is easy to cause secondary bacterial infection and even gangrene, which will leave scars after healing. Because the lesions of simple varicella are very shallow and do not reach the dermis, if combined with bacterial infection, they will damage downwards and cause scar formation. It can be seen that chickenpox does not leave scars. However, there are several special types of chickenpox in clinical practice that should be paid attention to.

1. Bullous varicella: only seen in children under 2 years old. Bullae of 2 to 7 cm in size occur in batches and form erosions after rupture, but they heal quickly.

2. Hemorrhagic varicella: The contents of the blisters are bloody, with high fever and severe systemic symptoms. It is common in patients with malnutrition, malignant lymphoma, leukemia, etc. who are treated with immunosuppressants and corticosteroids.

3. Neonatal varicella: Usually the infection is transmitted from the mother during delivery. The symptoms are generally mild, but systemic damage and death may also occur.

4. Chickenpox in adults: symptoms are more severe than in children. The prodromal period is long, with high fever, severe systemic symptoms, more numerous rashes, and more itching. Chickenpox is very common, and many people even think that it is inevitable and that it comes and goes quickly, so many people don't take it seriously. Such consequences often lead to worsening of the disease, other complications, and even death. I hope everyone will pay attention and ensure early diagnosis and treatment.