Scars left by chicken pox look very disgusting if they occur on the face. These scars can be removed by some Ayurvedic treatments. The Ayurvedic name of the disease is Laghu Masurika. There are various products available in the market for removing these scars, but these products do not give guarantee.
Hence, one must rely on Ayurvedic treatment, which sometimes can be easily found in home. Some of these Ayurvedic home treatments are discussed in this article.
Chicken Pox Scar Removal Ayurvedic Home Remedies
Following are some of the Ayurvedic home remedies to remove chicken pox scars –
- Neem (Azardirachta indica) — Neem is considered a boon for treatment of chicken pox. It is used during the infection and also in recovering phase to remove scars caused by the disease. Neem paste can be applied over the scars, but it must be ensured that leaves should be sterilized by boiling in water and made into paste. One can also take neem bath to eliminate the scars.
- Honey — Honey is applied externally to reduce itchy and burning sensation and also to remove scars. It revitalizes the skin and heals skin tissues.
- Aloe vera — Aloe vera gel is applied on the scars and makes the skin to appear zestful again.
- Sandalwood paste — It should be applied daily to remove chicken pox scars. It is a very effective treatment to remove scars completely.
- Lemon juice — It is a natural bleaching agent and helps in lightening the scars.
- Coconut oil — This is one of the best treatments for removing scars caused by chicken pox. It has a cooling effect and also lightens the scars.
- Almond oil — It is also one of the effective cures for removing scars.
- Black Abil Powder — It should be applied over the rashes to remove the scars completely.
Other Ayurvedic preparations used for scars cure are –
- Swarnamakshika Bhasma — 120 mg of the powder can be taken with decoction of Kachnar tree twice a day.
- Indukala Vati — It is taken only in second week and is effective in that period only. 125 mg should be taken twice a day.
Apart from these treatments, one should also drink plenty of water as it helps the skin to become clear while flushing out all the toxins. Prevention from going out into the sun also helps fast removal of scars.
