My sister has chicken pox. What should I tell her?
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My sister has chicken pox. What should I tell her?
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Dr. Morris Westfried
Dermatology
In brief: Age? Do not pick
In children it is self limited.
In adults it can be more serious with lung involvement. It there a routine course ot will resolve in about 7-10 days. Keep areas moist to speed healing and prevent premature removal of crusts which may result in depressed or rarely elevated scars. If scars develop they can be improved later with fractionated laser.
In brief: Age? Do not pick
In children it is self limited.
In adults it can be more serious with lung involvement. It there a routine course ot will resolve in about 7-10 days. Keep areas moist to speed healing and prevent premature removal of crusts which may result in depressed or rarely elevated scars. If scars develop they can be improved later with fractionated laser.
Dr. Morris Westfried
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Dr. Michelle Chambers
Dermatology
In brief: Chiken pox
Stay away from babies or any one that has not had chicken pox or the vaccine.
Try not to scratch the lesions. See a physicians if severe headaches, nausea and vomiting or neurologic symtoms develop.
In brief: Chiken pox
Stay away from babies or any one that has not had chicken pox or the vaccine.
Try not to scratch the lesions. See a physicians if severe headaches, nausea and vomiting or neurologic symtoms develop.
Dr. Michelle Chambers
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