Home Remedies For Smallpox Scars

Skin Care

oi-Suparna Chakaraborthy

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Tuesday, November 23, 2010, 14:03

Smallpox is a viral disease which affects the respiratory tract and the reaction on the skin in the form of pus filled blisters appear only after 17 days of appearance of the symptoms. After two weeks the smallpox peels start to fall off. It takes a lot of time to cure completely but even after all the blisters are cures it leaves behind scars. Smallpox scars are deep rooted and takes long time to disappear. There are many lotions to treat smallpox scars but it is best to stick to natural ways to avoid any other infection.

Even after the smallpox is cured, body's immune system is not up to it's mark and one can catch infections quickly. Thus home remedies for smallpox scar cure is the best way to get back your natural spotless skin.

Home remedies for smallpox scar -

1.Increase intake of vitamin E is the best home remedy for smallpox scars. Tomato, hazel nut, cereals etc are all rich sources of vitamin E. One can even apply tomato pulp on their skin to treat smallpox scars.

2.Apply honey to the scars. This will lighten the scars and make them disappear in a few days. Apply honey three times a day.

3. Rub lemon on your skin everyday before bath. Apply lemon oil, keep it for an hour and then take bath. This home remedy for smallpox gets rejuvenates your skin and make it look vibrant.

4.Apply raw garlic on the scars everyday several times.

5.Clean your face with cold milk several times day.

6.Take ripe black seeds of Gulbaz plant, crush them to make a paste. Apply this paste on the scars and let it dry. Wash it off with cold water and pat dry. Avoid going near heat after that.

7.Get a massage with cocoa butter. Cocoa butter heals the skin fast and also removes the scars quickly.

8.Tea tree oil is also a good home remedy for smallpox scars.

9.Sandalwood paste and oil are very helpful in clearing smallpox scars. Apply this everyday before bath.

These home remedies for smallpox scars not only cure them but also makes your skin healthy. Till 6 months after smallpox one should include a lot of green cabbage, spinach and dairy product in their diet.