Scabs and Scars

Chicken pox is usually much milder in children, for whom hospitalization is usually not required, than it is in adults. This I researched from Microsoft Encarta. I so agree with this statement. Compared to my sister’s rash, blisters and scars, I can see that I have more of them. They are even concentrated all over my face. Talk about high visibility. I am admit that I got used to seeing my “altered and mutated” image on the mirror just today, the 4th day of this journey. Last Tuesday, it was hard for me to accept the painful reality that most rash and blisters were on my face.
I admit I got insecure with my physical beauty or what was left of it. I can’t say that I used to be really beautiful according to the average man’s standards. I can say I was uniquely pretty and petite, with my deep set eyes, natural complexion and be-dimpled smile. My face was not really smooth, as I had some small zits here and there. However, my face powder did wonders as a concealer of my flaws. I used to be contented with an even tone after applying it. Match it with my blackish brown eyebrow pencil and lipstick, and I was ready to go anywhere.
How can I hide my “flaws” now when they are really visible, with all the red rash and blisters, which will later turn into scabs and then scars? Is there a powder to do this “magic trick”? I don’t think so. I might look like white-washed pebbled pavement. How about using liquid foundation to even out the tone? I don’t think so. I might look like vanilla “Pinipig Crunch” (ice cream popsicle with nuts and rice crispies). I don’t even want to ask if I want to try putting on some concealer. The whole stick might be consumed at one time only. Wait, how about dermabrasion? How about diamond peel? How about skin bleaching? There are more options but these are the pricey ones. Besides, I need to budget for a dermatologist’s professional fee before paying for any of these procedures.
I am forecasting way too many scabs and scars on my face for the next days or so. How can I face this problem if the problem is really my face? Hmmm… I don’t know the answer for now. I need to find out the answers myself. I better do my research real quick. I only have a few days left before my deadline. I am now saying this mantra to myself and I quote my favorite Catholic preacher Bo Sanchez, “ Every storm will end.” Rightly said and well meant that is.