Can I take a shower if I have chicken pox?

You should not take a bath when you have chickenpox. The reason is that during the rash period of chicken pox, bathing can easily lead to rupture of the rash, which can lead to secondary bacterial infections. The actual fact is that you will not be able to get a good deal on your own. The main thing for chickenpox patients is to take rest and eat lightly, especially to pay attention to the cleanliness of the skin and not to scratch, otherwise there is a risk of secondary bacterial infection. If there is a rash breakout or local infection, you can apply topical antibiotic ointment appropriately. For chickenpox, the most important thing is the antiviral treatment, the general antiviral drug of choice is acyclovir, can take oral treatment, the course of treatment in about 7-10 days, the use of antiviral drugs after most patients can shorten the course of the disease.