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What's the fastest way to cure chickenpox?
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Acyclovir: Anti virals like Acyclovir if started within 72 hours of starting of chickenpox rash, can shorten the duration of chickenpox.
Answered 5/4/2016
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Chickenpox: Treatment for chicken pox can include Acyclovir (antiviral medication). Itching can be soothed with calamine lotion ; colloidal oatmeal baths. To reduce infections from scratching blisters – keep fingernails short. Prevention is however best. The best protection against herpes varicella- zoster virus (vzu) is vaccination.
Answered 9/28/2016
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