How long does it take for vitamin E to get rid of chicken pox scars, and how often should you put it on??
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I think chicken-pox scars are the kind that are permanent. But using vitamin E can't hurt.
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Hey man be careful with some crazy people up there. Oatmeal, lemon juice, vinegar IS NOT GOOD AT ALL. Those things could make it even worst. Take a pain killer like Advil or Tylenol. Also, get Banana Boat Aloe Vera gel. Put it in the fridge and use it at least twice a day (morning and evening). Last year I had a bad SBurn. Right after the Aloe Vera gel I use a Lubriderm lotion. Don't rub it, be gentle. Also, don't expose yourself to the sun and use light cotton cloth. Avoid detergent or use a natural one to avoid any sensitive reaction to the skin. Also, drink vitamin E and break a capsule and mix it with the Lubriderm or Aloe Vera gel. It worked out for me. I know people who had nasty marks after a sun burn like mine. I don't have any!
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Depends on your skin.  Vitamin E is good for removing blemishes but you should go see a dermatologist.
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Ask your doctor about something called Stievamycin. It will help peel away the skin over night. it takes about 4 months to get rid of all the scars. \n\ntip: if you do use it, use plenty of moisterizer in the morning and dont over apply it.
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try playing with it less.  Take 2 vitamin E capsules daily they should help in a couple of weeks.
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get some vitamin e gel capsules and pop them, squeezing out the stuff inside onto the burn...if you must cover it to sleep, do so with something soft, stretchy and breathable...but keep a good layer of the gel on there to hydrate the skin well....
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VITAMIN E: this anti-oxidant has other uses in the treatment of scars, and has been employed in the treatment of Peyronie’s disease since 1945.\n\nTake a 400 IU of Natural Vitamin E softgel daily. I prefer, whats known as, mixed tocopherols verses just d-alpha. Vitamin is so important to take for many other reasons to. Cheap. About 7-9 cents per day. Anywhere vitamins are sold but be sure is says natural vitamin E. Synthetic vitamin E is all some places sell and is much less effective.
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Why don't you consider one of the following:\n\nChicken Pox treatment using Brown Vinegar\nThe use of brown vinegar is one of the most important among the several home remedies found beneficial in the treatment of chicken pox. Half a cup of this vinegar should be added to a bath of warm water. This will relieve the irritation of the skin. \n\nChicken Pox treatment using Oatmeal\nA bath of oatmeal is considered a natural remedy for relieving the itch due to chicken pox. This bath is prepared by cooking two cups of oatmeal in two liters of water for fifteen minutes. This mixture is then put into a cloth bag, preferably cotton, and a string is tied tightly around the top. This bag is allowed to float in a tub of warm water, and swished around until the water becomes turbid. Precaution should be taken to ensure that the bag is not torn. The child with chicken pox can splash and play in the water, making sure that water goes over all the scalds, while the pouch of oatmeal can remain in the tub . \n\nChicken Pox treatment using Pea Water\nGreen pea water is another effective remedy for relieving irritation of the skin. The water in which fresh peas have been cooked can be used for this purpose. \n\nChicken Pox treatment using Baking Soda\nBaking soda is a popular remedy to control the itching in chicken pox. Some baking soda should be put in a glass of water. The child should be sponged with this water, so that the soda dries on the skin. This will keep the child away from scratching the eruptions. \n\nChicken Pox treatment using Vitamin E Oil\nThe use of vitamin E oil is valuable in chicken pox. This oil should be rubbed on the skin. It will have a healing effect. The marks left by chicken pox will fade away by this application. \n\nChicken Pox treatment using Honey\nThe use of honey as an external application has also proved valuable in chicken pox. The skin should be smeared with honey. It will help in the healing of the disease within three days. \n\nChicken Pox treatment using Carrot and Coriander\nA soup prepared from carrots and coriander has been found beneficial in the treatment of chicken pox. About 100 gm of carrots and 60 gm of fresh coriander should be cut into small pieces and boiled for a while. The residue should be discarded. This soup should be taken once a day \n\nChicken Pox treatment using Herbal Tea\nA mild sedative herbal tea can also prove beneficial in the treatment of chicken pox. This tea can be prepared from any of the herbs like chamomile (babunah), basil (tulsi), marigold (zergul) and lemon balm (billilotan). A little cinnamon (dalchini), honey, and lemon may be added to this tea. 1t should be sipped slowly several times a day. \n\nRegards,\n\nSaad Al Sogair, MD
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Hi there. Here is some info on chicken pox I give to my patients.\n\nChicken pox is one of the most common infectious diseases of childhood and is highly contagious. It is easily recognised by its distinctive rash.\n\nSymptoms\nChicken pox occurs most frequently in children under 9 years old, and is characterised by symptoms such as:\n\nA very itchy, spotty rash that spreads from the torso to the limbs\n\nThe rash advances from these red spots to raised pimples and then into fluid-filled blisters which eventually drain and form a crust (scab)\n\nHeadache, high fever and chills may occur at the same time or may slightly precede the rash\n\nUsually runs its course in two weeks, although may be more serious in adults and new born babies\n\n\nCauses\nChicken pox is caused by the herpes zoster virus.\n\nIt is spread by droplets from a sneeze or cough, or by contact with the clothing, bed linen, or oozing blisters of an infected person.\n\n\nThe time between infection and commencement of symptoms averages from 13 to 18 days but can take as long as 21 days; the disease is most contagious a day before the rash appears and up to 7 days after, or until the rash forms scabs. \n\n\nPeople who have had chickenpox almost always develop lifetime immunity to the condition, but the virus often remains dormant in the body and may sometimes recur as shingles later in life. Although some infants may have partial immunity in the first six months of life, all infants must be considered to be susceptible to the disease from birth. (Ref Merck Index and Funk and Wagnall family medical guide)\n\nNatural Therapies\nMild cases may require only symptomatic treatment to relieve the itching and prevent scratching. Frequent bathing with soap and water is helpful, especially when emollient liquids to soothe the itch are added to the bath water.\n\n\nA little diluted tea tree oil dabbed on a scratched blister can help prevent infection\n\nThe herb echinacea may be indicated to support the immune system in fighting the infection, especially if taken in combination with the antioxidant nutrients betacarotene, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc\n\nImportant Notes\nIf you are pregnant, it is important that you avoid contact with anyone who may have chicken pox.\nConsult your healthcare professional if \n\n\nYou think your child has chicken pox\n\nThe rash produces a greenish discharge\n\nYour child is recovering from chicken pox and begins running a fever, vomiting, or has convulsions\n\nAn adult family member gets chicken pox\n\n\nPrevention\nChicken pox is extremely contagious. Keep your child home until most of the vesicles are dry and the scabs have fallen off. Avoid contact with children and adults infected with chicken pox in order to avoid catching it yourself.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nCraig - naturopath.
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buy vitamin E gelcaps and then break them open and rub it on your scars.... My grandmother thought me this when I was young....works well....
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Mederma is a scar removal ointment, usually given to burn victims and those extremely stricken with chicken pox. It can be bought in almost any major store and it truly is effective, though it takes a long time to come into effect.\n\nAs for your scar, it might take a few weeks or months, depending on the intensity of the scar and the time that you have had it. if it was a deep scar, it would take longer than if it was a shallow scar. If it was a scar that occured when you were much younger, then it would take longer than if you have had the scar just yesterday.
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to remove the black spots the best way is to use a face mask which consist of; yoghurt and pure some drops of lemon in it and leave the mask for about 15 min every day, but i have to say that the resalts will start to appear after 2 weeks or so, and about the rough skin try to but some oil on your face before going to sleep, and wash it up in the morning.
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I worked in a steel foundry for 5 years and I got burnt many, many times.  You can hardly see any of them now, but they still hurt me when the sun hits them.  On most of the minor burns, I just used a strong vitamin E cream, from the pharmacy.  Around 10,000-25,0000 UI.  For, the bad burns, I used Silver Sulfadiazine Cream .  This is the best and only prescription burn cream out there.  You have to get it from your doctor.  Its sometimes called Dermazin.  For the most part though, it was time that healed the wounds.  It's amazing what the body can do.  Be patient.  Sometimes it takes a few years, but two or three years really isn't that long.  Best or luck.
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You can't do anything to get rid of the chicken pox. All you have to do is keep the child inside and away from other kids and adults who never had the chicken pox. It is highly contagious and can be deadly to adults (who never had it). Just be patient and try your best to keep your cousin from scratching. The less he or she scratches the faster they will go away and the fewer scars there will be in the end.
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Unfortunately, the facial scars are not easy to be erased at all. The above participants are suggesting you methods, which really Do not work and another point what have caused you those scars is very important. If they are acne scars you should have strong nerves, patience and put efforts and money to proceed with adequate medical treatment, nothing over the counter remedy is working on such scars( ridiculous Vitamin E, and Mederma is not showing any significant results too). You have some options of course, one of them and it is radical is to go through a Dermabrasio ( actually it is an operation, so it is invasive), to have a special Laser treatment or to make multiple Green peels ( they work, but for scarred face,even with pitted scars you will need at least 4 to achieve the best results).\nTake care and don't feel down because of the scars..\nHave a great day!
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if you go to the chemist you should be able to get a bottle of bio-oil it removes scars but it will take a month before your scar will fade! best of luck xox (but hey for the time being remember that chicks dig scars it makes you look manly a bit ruff even)
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Break open a liquid softgel vitamin e capsule and apply every day for a few weeks