Because it’s so contagious, almost all adults in the United States over a certain age have had chickenpox. After the vaccine became available, infection rates dropped more than 90 percent. Today, chickenpox is rare among children. Many adults, however, still have reminders of their chickenpox, such as scarring.
Excessive scratching of chickenpox blisters can cause damage. When your skin is damaged by a deep wound, your body produces tissue that is thicker than skin to repair it. This is known as scar tissue. Inflammation of the skin, which is common with chickenpox, can lead to scars with a sunken appearance. Many people want to fade or remove these scars, especially when they’re on the face. Read on to learn some of the treatment options you have for chickenpox scars.