any advise....

owen
By owen

any advise on what to use, what to put on for scars from having chicken pox... :(

any advise will be highly appreciated....:)

By yel_tiu• 9 Feb 2009 00:04
yel_tiu

cebo de macho in souq asiri thats what i put when i got chicken pox here and its very effective and besides its only 5 riyals

By heero_yuy2• 8 Feb 2009 23:02
heero_yuy2

"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

By Scarlett• 8 Feb 2009 22:00
Scarlett

mine were nowhere as bad as yours!! I really only broke out on my scalp, a few on my arms and legs, none on the face. The ones in my scalp were the ones i allowed myself to scratch since no one would ever see those scars!

Owen, bless your heart...this too shall pass...call me when you are well and we'll go get some coffee...

Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked,the good fortune to run into the ones I do,and the eyesight to tell the difference.

By chinitasai08• 8 Feb 2009 21:49
chinitasai08

DERMATIX is great for scars....

contractubex is ok but i think its not available here in Qatar... if im not mistaken. I bought it when i was in Phil...

By KellysHeroes• 8 Feb 2009 21:35
KellysHeroes

http://www.qatarliving.com/node/15173

http://www.qatarliving.com/node/111116#comment-429467

apparently. Moonbeam and spicemom are experts in that regard

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By Dracula• 8 Feb 2009 21:13
Rating: 4/5
Dracula

Take pyridostigmine bromide pills, mix with several vaccinations received at the same time -- including anthrax -- many of which contained mercury as a preservative, blend with inaccurate shot records, add a lack of rest, sprinkled with a dash of stressful conditions and you have the recipe for a "significant association" between subsequent declines in subjective health experiences and Gulf War veterans.

By anonymous• 8 Feb 2009 20:49
anonymous

I will accept your real hug, once you are healed completely. But for know, I will accept only your digital hug...:)

Don't forget to drink lots of water and juices, stay away from fattening food.

For three weeks, when I was in the hospital, all I ate was soft pasta and baby food, since the chicken pox spread to my mouth and lungs and it hurt like crazy.

They had to feed me, the first week intravenously, I had a high fever of 105, including bronchitis and slight ammonia complications. They did kept me in the hospital a little longer than required.

The problems with chicken pox is supposedly a children illness, but those that never had them, once they are subject to chicken pox, it gets worst, when you are older.

Do you know that small pox is deadly version of chicken pox. Chicken pox is the good version. Your generation in part is not vaccinated to any small pox vaccine and other modern day deceases.

Don't worry I'm praying for you to heal faster, I know how are you feeling.

Don't worry about the tiny bubbles, they will dry out, dont op them or scratch them.

You want to hear MY story of malaria and dengue fever?

Do you want to hear the story about amthrax pills during the gulf war and today's Army?

dammed, I started to feel like a rat lab.......LOL

By taliesin• 8 Feb 2009 20:36
Rating: 3/5
taliesin

Sorry to hear you've had the chickenpox, it's rotten to have as an adult. Make sure you look after yourself. I got it aged 40 (last thing you need when you hit 40) and felt as though I looked like I'd got the plague! The scars WILL fade; I thought mine never would at the time but have to look hard for them now. Most important thing is not to mess with them. Best wishes.

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"There's this thing called being so open-minded your brains drop out". - Richard Dawkins

By mbijlee• 8 Feb 2009 20:33
Rating: 5/5
mbijlee

DRINK TOO MUCH COCONUT WATER AND FRESH ORANGE JUICE.

By Dracula• 8 Feb 2009 20:28
Dracula

free hugs here? :p

By owen• 8 Feb 2009 20:23
owen

Dear Popie.. remind me to give you a hug when i see you alright?...:)

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By anonymous• 8 Feb 2009 20:17
anonymous

CALAMINE LOTION WORKS GREAT FOR THE BLISTERS CAUSE BY THAT CHICKEN. Do not scratch then and be careful not to pop the blisters, or they would spread.

By Tigasin321• 8 Feb 2009 14:13
Tigasin321

Sorry to hear that you have chicken pox. Must be really terrible. I hope you get better quickly.

Just call me Tigasin. That's what I'm talking about

By newkidontheblock• 8 Feb 2009 13:41
newkidontheblock

Dr. Vicky Belo is your solution :D

By Allen R.• 8 Feb 2009 13:29
Rating: 4/5
Allen R.

try scar care serum from Boots in Villagio. It is good I had severe burns and it worked. Also try aloe vera gel by forever living -its very good!

By owen• 8 Feb 2009 13:29
owen

noted dragonfly...:) *missing you*

darude..what can i say.. i am expecting something like this from you..you wolfie... you could be of help if you would send some camel milk for me..:) can you do that?

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By dragonfly212• 8 Feb 2009 13:19
Rating: 2/5
dragonfly212

owen, Palmer Vit E serum you can get from Doha Clinic or ask any pharmacy. I think the big pharmacy in city center they have it too.

Everybody is right everybody is wrong, it depend where you stand

By GodFather.• 8 Feb 2009 13:15
GodFather.

Really Scarlett,, The girls did not milk the camel enough on Friday for all to taste. But I guess you are talking from experince..lol

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HE WHO DARES WINS

By DaRuDe• 8 Feb 2009 13:15
DaRuDe

for that you need some handful of salt and rub on it.

By Scarlett• 8 Feb 2009 13:09
Scarlett

its good for everthing..and is tasty too!!

Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked,the good fortune to run into the ones I do,and the eyesight to tell the difference.

By GodFather.• 8 Feb 2009 13:08
GodFather.

And then whats the remedy for the burns wolfie boy?

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HE WHO DARES WINS

By DaRuDe• 8 Feb 2009 13:05
DaRuDe

just say that i am the best adviser around :D

By Scarlett• 8 Feb 2009 13:04
Scarlett

replace it with burns!!!

Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked,the good fortune to run into the ones I do,and the eyesight to tell the difference.

By DaRuDe• 8 Feb 2009 13:01
DaRuDe

nice idea dont go to doc make yourself some at home

take chili sauce and chili powder and ketchup mix them all stir the hell out of it and then rub :D

By blue_rose• 8 Feb 2009 12:59
Rating: 5/5
blue_rose

for the chicken pox..go to doctor..n take the lotion..otherwise they will increase

By DaRuDe• 8 Feb 2009 12:59
DaRuDe

its only chicken that gets chicken pox :D

By anonymous• 8 Feb 2009 12:56
anonymous

Don't scratch them, let them heal and dry naturally. oTHER WISE THEY WILL MARK YOU FOR EVER. Use Cortisone with aloe vera to kill the itch and promote the healing faster. keep taking your medications completely. Take the advise, from a person who had some real bad chicken pox at the age of 35. I'm still carrying the marks from scratching them.

By owen• 8 Feb 2009 12:47
owen

was that what you did with yours?...:D

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By DaRuDe• 8 Feb 2009 12:44
Rating: 2/5
DaRuDe

burn it

By Scarlett• 8 Feb 2009 12:30
Scarlett

if you can get ano nighttime antihistamines that should help with the itching also..Valtrex is an antiviral med...and although the chickenpox is viral, it won't really help with the itching.

You will also be contagious until the very LAST pox has dried up and fallen off...so take your time and get well!!!

Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked,the good fortune to run into the ones I do,and the eyesight to tell the difference.

By owen• 8 Feb 2009 12:27
owen

don't worry..im even afraid to show myself to anyone right now.. :( (i am afraid of myself also right now..lol)..i am in seclusion for at least 2 wks....

i asked several friends to look for some medicines to at least ease out the itchiness and make this situation bearable (impossible)... they bought this expensive caplet- valtrex (God bless dear friends)...been taking this...at least i am not worried that much with the itchiness part..the fever coming and going is also irritating..eeewww...

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By Scarlett• 8 Feb 2009 12:22
Scarlett

do to help you until you heal up? If you are still itchy..try pulverizing dry oatmeal and putting it in a tub of lukewarm water and sitting until you can't stand the cold anymore...helps you from wanting to scratch yourself to death.

Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked,the good fortune to run into the ones I do,and the eyesight to tell the difference.

By Scarlett• 8 Feb 2009 12:20
Scarlett

the same virus that causes chicken pox can give older people a serious neurological disease called Shingles..its extremely painful and has a long time to heal.

Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked,the good fortune to run into the ones I do,and the eyesight to tell the difference.

By owen• 8 Feb 2009 12:17
owen

thanks momsy scaro...:) im not yet totally healed..just gathering infos in advance....i am noting all of the advises here...:)

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By Scarlett• 8 Feb 2009 12:14
Rating: 4/5
Scarlett

I feel for you honey...had the chicken pox when I was 25 years old and 3 months pregnant with my first child. (remind me to thank my mom again for keeping me "safe" from all those other kids with the pox, when I was little!!)

Do what QS said...and I was going to say Vitamin E capsules work wonders for scars. Just get the capsules from GNC, puncture one end of the capsule and apply..rub it in throughly...keep OUT of the sun for at least 6 months (or use really strong sunscreen)tho as new skin, such as scars, will tan differently than other skin...

Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked,the good fortune to run into the ones I do,and the eyesight to tell the difference.

By owen• 8 Feb 2009 12:14
owen

QS...well..thank you very much for laughing at my awkward situation..at least i have made you laugh...:P

thank you for the advise..

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By qatarisun• 8 Feb 2009 12:10
Rating: 4/5
qatarisun

owen.. you made me laugh and cry at the same time..Chicken pox??.. isn't it a kids' illness, particularly those under age 12?

poor thing.. i am really sorry to hear it.. :(

here are some advices:

Get Rid of Chickenpox Scars

Step1

Talk to a dermatologist. Have your skin and scars evaluated by a professional before you try any products or home remedies. A dermatologist will have many different options for you to consider.

Step2

Apply sandalwood oil and Vitamin-E onto your skin. If you scars are not as deep or old, you can rub some sandalwood oil Vitamin-E based products onto your scars. Do this consistently for a few months until the scars have healed.

Step3

Try laser treatment. If the scars are old or very deep, creams and lotions will most likely not work. You might have to consider removing these types of scars with an intense laser treatment at your dermatologist's office.

Step4

Consider excision by your dermatologist or doctor. Excision is the removal of scars by cutting them off and stitching the skin closed. This option is especially suitable for deep scarring. You will still have some scarring, but it will be much less noticeable than the chickenpox scars.

Step5

Get a Microdermabrasion treatment. Microdermabrasion is a deep facial peel that removes a very fine layer of skin. This process will remove scars from on the surface of your skin. Get this process done at a clinic or certified spa for best results.

Good luck sweetie.. :)

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“You become responsible forever for what you have tamed”. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

By owen• 8 Feb 2009 11:46
owen

olay i can get that easily..

Palmer Vit E serum...from where?

dermatix? do i need prescriptions?

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By vinodnair01• 8 Feb 2009 11:44
Rating: 5/5
vinodnair01

there is a product called dermatix

it is used by most surgeons and dermatologist

it is very god for new scars

By GodFather.• 8 Feb 2009 11:44
Rating: 4/5
GodFather.

A good sun tan will the do the trick..

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HE WHO DARES WINS

By dragonfly212• 8 Feb 2009 11:41
Rating: 5/5
dragonfly212

try Palmer Vit E serum for scars

oh Owen, I hope those scars faded away soon. get better dear

Everybody is right everybody is wrong, it depend where you stand

By owen• 8 Feb 2009 11:38
owen

thanks novi....i am getting there.. now worried with the aftermath...:(

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By novita77• 8 Feb 2009 11:32
novita77

Owen, heard from Greentea about your chicken pox ... hope you get better soon xxxx

By january02• 8 Feb 2009 11:32
Rating: 4/5
january02

try CONTRACTUBEX.. but im not sure if u can it is in here..that is one brand name of scar removing cream in the phil.

By om Maui• 8 Feb 2009 11:24
Rating: 4/5
om Maui

when my scars were new, i used Olay white cream and it was enough for me, at least for my face. i had about 5 scars on my face, but they all went away after a while (applied twice a day).

but it's always better to see your dermatologist.

By owen• 8 Feb 2009 11:22
Rating: 2/5
owen

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