Spring is here, and some infectious diseases are starting to rear their ugly heads. Chickenpox is one of the most common infectious diseases and is common in children, but can also affect adults. Because chickenpox is highly contagious, it is important for dermatologists and families with children to avoid the spread of this disease during this season. If you have chickenpox, don’t worry, this article will give you some useful information. What does chickenpox look like? There are four common manifestations of chickenpox, and they develop progressively. One is a maculopapular rash, the other is a papule, the third is a herpes, and the last is a crust. At the beginning, a maculopapular rash appears, then a papular rash, then small blisters with a red halo around the head, then papules on the trunk, usually both old and new blisters, and also on the oral mucosa, and finally crusts on the blisters. It is important to note that most patients will have a fever and depression before the onset of chickenpox, especially in adults, who usually have a fever. Is chickenpox contagious? The chicken pox is caused by the infection of the varicella zoster virus, which is highly contagious, usually from the beginning of the disease to the time of scabbing, and can be transmitted through droplets and contact. Therefore, you cannot go to school or work if you have chickenpox. Is chickenpox serious? Most chickenpox is self-limiting and usually clears up in about two weeks, and it does not leave scars or other sequelae. However, some people can develop chickenpox encephalitis, chickenpox pneumonia, etc. If a pregnant woman who is due to give birth has chickenpox, it can also lead to serious syndrome in the baby. Therefore, if you have chickenpox, first of all, do not worry too much, but at the same time, you should not take it lightly and treat it promptly. The actual fact is that you will be able to get a lot more than just a couple of weeks to get a lot more than just a couple of weeks. However, if there is bleeding chicken pox and herpetic chicken pox, you need to be hospitalized. Chickenpox patients are forbidden to be treated with hormonal drugs, and antiviral drugs can be taken at an early stage. We are treating with herbal medicine, which is more effective and has a better prognosis. How to avoid getting chickenpox? The onset of infectious diseases have a characteristic that is contact with patients who have this disease, and then suffer from this disease. Therefore, avoiding contact with chickenpox patients is one of the most important ways to avoid getting chickenpox. If your child has chickenpox, it is best not to let him go to school.