{"id":40457,"date":"2022-04-26T16:50:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T14:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mostskincare.com\/skin-conditions-in-babies-and-children\/chickenpox\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T16:41:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:41:25","slug":"chickenpox","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mostskincare.com\/en\/skin-conditions-in-babies-and-children\/chickenpox\/","title":{"rendered":"CHICKENPOX"},"content":{"rendered":"

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1741880734764{margin-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”36148″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”What is chickenpox and what does it look like?” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:35|text_align:left|color:%23111111″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_column_text]Chickenpox is a childhood eruptive or exanthematous disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The virus causes fever and an exanthem of itchy blisters that evolve into pustules, affecting the entire body, including the mouth and scalp.<\/p>\n

This virus causes chickenpox in children which manifests itself with fever and a rash composed of itchy blisters that evolve into pustules and affect the entire body, including the mouth and hair.<\/p>\n

How to spot chickenpox<\/strong>
\nChickenpox lesions erupt in spurts. This means that fresh lesions appear simultaneously alongside those that are dry or almost healed. This varied evolution is characteristic of chickenpox and is referred to as a \u201cstarry sky\u201d pattern.<\/p>\n

What are the symptoms of chickenpox?
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Common questions about chickenpox<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” shape=”square” color=”white” gap=”20″ c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”What happens if the child scratches the rash?” tab_id=”1661350584866-5d8516fc-115b”][vc_column_text]Scratching causes blisters to rupture, which increases inflammation. After healing, blisters that were scratched by the child often leave scars.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is the evolution of chickenpox?” tab_id=”1661350641987-cbdb82a7-0062″][vc_column_text]Chickenpox usually lasts for about two weeks, but related symptoms such as weakness and poor appetite can remain for longer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can you go outside with chickenpox?” tab_id=”1661350692740-d77e9836-c7a4″][vc_column_text]A child with chickenpox should stay inside. Not only is chickenpox highly contagious, but it also causes general weakness in children which means they will need plenty of rest.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What are the potential complications of chickenpox?” tab_id=”1661350692264-4d46831e-406b”][vc_column_text]In healthy children, chickenpox rarely causes further health issues. However, if a child already has other illnesses, chickenpox can become aggressive and can lead to neuro-cerebral complications.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can infants get chickenpox?” tab_id=”1661350691491-551577b2-cc4e”][vc_column_text]As babies under the age of six months are still protected by their mother\u2019s antibodies, they are not usually affected by chickenpox.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”36149″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1741880756472{margin-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

How to treat chickenpox<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Systemic treatment is carried out with antiviral medications.<\/p>\n

To relieve itching and help prevent children from scratching, Dermasana<\/strong>, formulated with Aluminum Chloride<\/strong> with astringent, soothing, and cleansing properties, can be applied. It may be used several times a day.<\/p>\n

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To be avoided<\/h2>\n