Suggest Treatment For Chicken Pox

Posted on Sun, 4 Sep 2016

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Question : Hello
My nephew has slow moving chicken pox my daughter has had the vaccine but my husband and other daughter have not had them Is the rash contagious if it is still a rash no open wounds

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it is communicable

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Chicken pox in it's early stage is communicable.
It is said to be non communicable once scabs are formed over the lesions.
You should re visit your doctor for a revise diagnosis if there is just rash.
The classical rash of chicken pox is vesicular lesion on erythematous base.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.

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