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Day 80

Been 80 days since I first started to come down with chicken pox. The scars that were left on my face have faded somewhat. They are now a pale brown, so I still look like I have acne. My daily routine has been to apply Bio Oil (or tissue oil as some people call it) before bed, and then in the morning apply Mederma (as always please seek your own medical advice). I am hoping that by the end of the year the scars will be gone. I have a number of craters left on my face and will deal with those once the scaring has gone.
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bodylift said…
You have wrote amazing your experience with suffering of chicken pox. You are really brave. On 80th day you might be feel good.
March 5, 2011 at 9:19 AM
nose surgery said…
It was brilliant to hear it from someone who has been through it all. Thanks for taking the time to share this great advice with the world!
July 6, 2011 at 6:45 PM
Bio Oil said…
after reading you story its remind me my suffering days of chicken pox
October 12, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Anonymous said…
dude, I'm 26 male on day 6. you seemed to deal with it well but this has been easily worst thing I've ever gone through. had to to to er to get pumped with fluids today. I think as of tonight though the worst is behind me. I just want to thank you for this blog as it has really helped me get through this. I think I have about 100 pox on my face alone so I'm kinda worried that my whole face will be scarred for life now. guess that's just how it is sometimes. anyways, much appreciated man. good luck to you in life!
April 5, 2017 at 4:32 AM
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