Whether or not you can bathe with chickenpox should depend on the stage of the disease. Bathing is not recommended when the patient is in the exanthematous stage of chickenpox; if the exanthematous stage has passed, bathing is allowed.
Bathing is generally not recommended when in the exanthematous stage of chickenpox. The red blotchy rash during the outbreak stage will develop into herpes, and when bathing, due to repeated friction, the thin wall of the herpes is easy to rupture, and pustules and ulcers may form as a result of secondary infections, so bathing during the outbreak stage of chickenpox is not recommended. When the chickenpox rash is over, after all the herpes have crusted over and peeled off, you can usually take a bath.
During the rash period of chickenpox, you should avoid scratching the herpes, if the skin is itchy, you can use topical glycerine lotion to apply locally, and after the herpes rupture, you can use topical methyl violet solution or erythromycin ointment. In addition, antiviral treatment should be given during the rash, oral acyclovir, vasiclovir and other drugs to control the development of the rash and accelerate the recovery.
The skin should be kept clean during the period of having chickenpox, respiratory isolation should be given until all the herpes have crusted over, and contaminants and utensils should be sterilized regularly.
If you are suffering from herpes, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to receive professional standardized diagnosis and treatment. Do not self-medicate, it is recommended to standardize the treatment under the guidance of a doctor.