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How is chickenpox treated and cured?
In most cases, chickenpox is mild and gets better without medical treatment. The main symptom is a characteristic blistering skin rash. Treatment options aim to relieve symptoms, and include bed rest, calamine lotion and lukewarm baths. A vaccine is available to protect against chickenpox.
What is the treatment of pox virus?
If you're at risk for severe chickenpox and already have symptoms, your doctor might prescribe an antiviral medication called acyclovir (Sitavig, Zovirax). It can help to make your symptoms less severe. You'll take the first dose within 24 hours of developing the rash.
Can chicken pox cure itself?
There is no cure for chickenpox, but it generally resolves within a week or two without treatment. A doctor may prescribe medication or give advice on how to reduce symptoms of itchiness and discomfort, and also on how to prevent transmission of the infection.
What causes chickenpox?
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It can cause an itchy, blister-like rash. The rash first appears on the chest, back, and face, and then spreads over the entire body, causing between 250 and 500 itchy blisters.
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- In otherwise healthy children, chickenpox typically needs no medical treatment. Your doctor may prescribe an antihistamine to relieve itching. But for the most part, the disease is allowed to run its course.