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Is there more than one good way to treat chicken pox?
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Chicken pox-no fun!: Chicken pox (varicella) is best treated with supportive care -- Acetaminophen for pain, and oral Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at the appropriate dose for weight, aveeno oatmeal baths, and non-steroid anti-itch creams for the itch. Anti-viral medications are only indicated if someone has an immune deficiency or severe eczema. The best 'treatment' is prevention -- getting the chicken pox vaccine!
Answered 10/3/2016
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Symptoms: Antiviral medication is not very effective in treatment.Supportive care thru anti-itching agents, fever reducers and treatment of complications such as antibitics help.The best treatment is prevention ---so immunize.
Answered 3/7/2012
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