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A member asked:

Chickenpox, i keep hearing from people that taking showers can make the rash spread faster. does this statement have any medical grounds whatsoever?

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Varicella: None. The rash will do its own thing regardless of whether you shower or not.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 6/29/2014

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