Does adult chickenpox leave scars?

Adult chickenpox usually does not leave scars, but you need to pay attention to skin cleanliness and avoid scratching, otherwise injury to the dermis may leave acne scars.
Chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus infection. The rash has a centripetal distribution and is usually more common on the head, trunk and waist. The rash appears in batches, starting with maculopapular rash and then progressing to herpes zoster. Chickenpox usually only invades and damages superficial skin tissues, usually not the dermal tissues, and the scabs usually do not leave scars when they fall off.
But chickenpox in the herpes period skin pain and itching is more obvious, this time to pay attention to skin care, change cotton breathable clothing, keep the skin clean and comfortable. Avoid scratching the skin with your hands. Otherwise, scratching will lead to skin ulceration, or even cause infection, injury to the dermis layer may leave scars after the scabs fall off.