You can have an antiviral tablet that has shown to help in reducing the number of days, the condition will spread if you haven't been vaccinated or had chicken pox before. Most of the primary problems such as fever(antipyretics), itching(antihistamines and calamine lotion), aches(painkillers) can be controlled from home itself, but the person would be required to stay in an isolated place. The following practices may also help:
- Apply calamine lotion over the blisters so as to get relief from the itching and also consume an antihistamine if it's unbearable.
- Keep nails short and avoid bursting the vesicles as it will leave a scar.
- Keep well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids aim at drinking around 3-4 liters of water per day, drink water, coconut water and juices
- Avoid spicy food and give liquid diet such as soups and juices and only increase to solids based on how he can tolerate it
- Wear loose clothing
If problems worsen visit a dermatologist
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