How to treat varicella zoster?

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As a former varicella patient, I can still remember the painful experience. Now I would like to share my experience with you. Adult chickenpox is much more serious than child chickenpox, and the systemic symptoms are more serious. At that time, as an infectious disease doctor, I was infected by varicella patients. Generally, adults have strong immunity and seldom suffer from chickenpox, but it happened that I was suffering from influenza and chickenpox at that time. Let's take a look at the following

How to treat varicella zoster?

First, fever usually occurs on the day before the rash. The rash is usually first found in the trunk. After a few hours, it can develop from papule to hydroherpes, and it develops rapidly, extending from the trunk to the head and limbs, mainly trunk rash. Once there is a history of close contact with varicella patients, and then appear on the body water herpes can be diagnosed with varicella.

Second: once found chickenpox, should immediately take acyclovir, chickenpox has self-healing, children chickenpox even if you do not take medicine can also recover, but adult chickenpox if not treated in time, it is easy to develop into pneumonia, encephalitis, so adult chickenpox should be treated in time. The chickenpox on the face is easy to fester after breaking. It is suggested to use polymyxin B to wipe the affected area. Generally, it can subside in one or two days. Do not squeeze it with your hands to avoid leaving scars. You can't catch the rash on your body. Use calamine lotion to stop itching. The rash on general neck leaves scar easily, but need not care it, half an year can restore by oneself.

Third: if you have pneumonia, you must use antibiotics. Pay attention to rest and avoid other infections.

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If combined with pneumonia, must add antibiotic treatment. Pay attention to rest and avoid other infections. Although adult chickenpox is more serious than children, it can be cured within a week if it is found and treated in time. After cure, it will be immunized for life.