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I have chicken pox since I was seven days old, big marks in my face.

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My mom told me the reason why I still have them on my face is that they used to use some kind of petroleum Vaseline back in 1983 in my own native country, so I'm trying to find an answer to this problem, because it really prevents me from socializing with people.

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 Chicken pox scars can be difficult to remove. Often excision of the scar is required with a revision of the area (Scar Revision). Consider a consult with one of the members of the ASAPS. They are experts in this area of plastic surgery. Best,

 

Gary R culbertson, MD, FACS

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