Topical treatment for chickenpox patients can be done by rubbing a glyburide lotion and then acyclovir cream after it dries. However, neither of these medications should be used on areas of broken skin.
Glycolite lotion has astringent and protective effects on the skin and stops itching. Chickenpox patients can be treated topically by rubbing glycerite lotion first and then applying acyclovir cream after the lotion dries. Acyclovir cream is an antiviral drug that can be used to treat chickenpox because it can reach the lesion after application.
However, if the blister breaks, neither medication should be used in the area of broken skin. Acyclovir cream can be applied externally to the unbroken area. If the broken skin becomes infected it can be treated by applying antibiotic ointments such as erythromycin ointment and mupirocin ointment to the broken area.
Patients may also choose to take oral acyclovir for treatment so as not to conflict with topically applied forskolin. The application of drugs should be under the supervision of a physician.