How chickenpox should be treated

Chickenpox can be treated by general treatment and medication. 1. General treatment: chickenpox patients can be cured by themselves, during the period of illness, should be isolated at home, keep the indoor air circulation, avoid scratching the affected area, so as not to break and infect others, keep the affected area clean and dry, in order to prevent breakage and infection, pay attention to the light diet, adequate sleep, etc.. 2. Drug treatment: chickenpox is a self-limiting disease, if the skin itching, oral cetirizine, loratadine and other antihistamines. If the blisters rupture due to scratching or squeezing, antibiotic drugs such as erythromycin ointment and mupirocin ointment can be used externally to promote the healing of blisters and reduce infection. Antiviral drugs such as acyclovir can be taken orally to help shorten the duration of the disease. If you are suffering from chickenpox, it is recommended to go to the hospital, get a clear diagnosis, and standardize the treatment under the doctor’s guidance.