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How should i clean chickenpox lesions?
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Clean water: Clean, boiled if need be, water is sufficient. Preferably using gauze boiled in water to gently wipe the lesions should be fine.
Answered 8/28/2014
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Chickenpox: Cleaning lesions won't cause the Chickenpox to heal more quickly, but may help to prevent spread of infection. Warm water or warm soap & water is fine. Pat the lesions dry as scrubbing may deroof the blisters. Everyone should use meticulous hand-washing.
Answered 10/24/2018
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