Many people have experienced chickenpox, but it usually occurs during childhood, and after one episode of chickenpox, lifelong immunity can be obtained. Chickenpox is contagious, lasting from 1-2 days before the rash appears until it scabs. Many people are worried about leaving unsightly scars. So, will children leave scars when they get chickenpox?
Generally speaking, children with chickenpox will go through four stages when they develop a rash: macula, papule, herpes, and scab. Chickenpox damages the surface of the skin, and taking good care of it will not leave scars. Generally speaking, chickenpox occurs and subsides according to the natural course of the disease. Even if the blister ruptures and forms a ulcerated surface, it will quickly heal without leaving scars.
But if you don't pay attention to keeping your skin clean, children who repeatedly scratch and break it are prone to secondary bacterial infections and even gangrene, which can lead to scar formation in the future. Some more serious cases, such as bullous chickenpox and hemorrhagic chickenpox, may leave scars.
If parents do not want their children to have scars from chickenpox after scabbing, they should try to avoid scratching their skin as much as possible during the period of chickenpox. In daily life, some measures should also be taken to avoid injury to the wound, such as covering it with clothing, using a sun umbrella when going out, and avoiding ultraviolet radiation.
