Scar Post-smallpox

**Scars after smallpox** are scar-like changes in the skin as a result of healing of crusts. After ulcers that appeared in place of small blisters, a scar forms in the form of a flat dark strip, which can be clearly visible on the face, chest or back. A softer scar can be obtained by medical treatment of smallpox and subsequent surgical correction of the wound incision. During the operation, the doctor cleans the scarred area of ​​skin and removes necrotic tissue, leaving only healthy tissue. The wound is then covered with regenerative epithelial cells to heal faster with the help of collagen and elastin, the two main proteins responsible for healing. Surgery can also help soften and improve the texture of the scar, reducing its hardness, size, and depth.

Although scarring appears rough and unsightly, many people experience it as a natural condition that accompanies illness. However, postoperative treatment will vary depending on the complexity of each individual wound. If the scar tissue is severe, cosmetic surgery may be required to remove it.

A residual blistering scar can occur due to infection when the remaining blisters become infected and transform into scars. Treating the sore early without using antibiotics and correcting the wound later can help prevent scarring. Patients with this type of smallpox should be monitored by a dermatologist to determine the correct course of treatment to prevent infection and scarring. Even with the best treatment, the patient may experience permanent scarring of the skin, but the experience today is that the most obvious scars can be eliminated. Additionally, it should be noted that smallpox is a kind of immune system disease and appears on the skin or body of a person who has been exposed to the virus.