Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with chickenpox.

Ignore: Don't scratch the chickenpox lesions. Use oatmeal bath to help with itching. Bendryl should help to.

Ignore: Do keep the child away from school till all blisters have dried about 1week.Do not need antibiotics.

Do: Do know that chickenpox rashes can get infected by bacteria and need treatment.

Ignore: Do have your child vaccinated....Then you probably won't have to deal with a child with chickenpox.

Ignore: Incubation period 10-21 days. Infectivity can be from 48 hours before the rash appear until crusting.

Ignore: Soaking in the tub is no longer recommended because it increases scarring in some cases.

Ignore: Don't scratch those itchy chickenpox - rub them gently, or occupy your mind with something else!

Ignore: Soaking in an oatmeal bath will sooth the skin and limit itching.

Ignore: Keep nails short and clean to avoid scratching. Avoid salty foods if mouth is sore.

Ignore: Do get vaccine if you haven't had chickenpox yet Don't pop blisters Do dry out with aluminum acetat.

Ignore: Aspirin is still not recommended in kids during chicken pox infection. Stick to Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin.

Ignore: Use soothing lotion; discourage scratching; avoid aspirin; use acetaminophen; trim fingernails.

Ignore: Do watch for secondary infection. A small rim of redness around a pox is ok, but not spreading rash.

Ignore: Acyclovir or valacyclovir will reduce symptoms and shorten course.

Lukewarm: Lukewarm baths with added baking soda, calamine lotion and towel covered ice packs can all help.

Ignore: The period of infectivity is considered to be from 48 hours prior to rash onset until lesions crust.