Chickenpox Treatments Bellingham WA

Find top doctors who perform Chickenpox Treatments in Bellingham, WA. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Bellingham, WA.

Local Businesses

James Howell Blackburn

360-676-0972
3001 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 5
Bellingham, WA 98225


Bruce Allen Bowden

360-647-0220
2075 Barkley Blvd Ste 220
Bellingham, WA 98226


Aaaa Plastic Surgery

(360) 676-1277
2118 Riverside Dr Ste 105
Bellingham, WA 98225


Ross, Elizabeth

212-334-1155
3614 Meridian St Ste 200
Bellingham, WA 98225


Blackburn James

1-360-676-0972
3001 Squalicum Parkway Suite 5
Bellingham, WA 98225


Hecht R Emil

1-360-733-0640
2940 Squalicum Parkway
Bellingham, WA 98225


Elizabeth K Ross

360-676-1470
3614 Meridian St Ste 200
Bellingham, WA 98225


Jan Peter Dank

(360) 676-1470
3614 Meridian – Ste 200
Bellingham, WA 98225


James Blackburn

(360) 676-0972
400 E Division St
Bellingham, WA 98225


Timothy Mark Whitney

360-676-0972
3001 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 5
Bellingham, WA 98225


Bruce Bowden

360-647-0220
2979 Squalicum Parkway
Bellingham, WA 98225


Mark Joseph Doherty

360-738-2200
4545 Cordata Pkwy Ste 2A
Bellingham, WA 98226


Richard Gardner – Retired

(360) 676-1470
3614 Meridian St Ste 200
Bellingham, WA 98225


William Michael Baader

360-676-1277
3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 240
Bellingham, WA 98225


Elizabeth Mary Vennos

(360) 647-2188
2075 Barkley Blvd – Suite 230
Bellingham, WA 98226


Robert B Buchholz Facs

1509 Mill Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225


Bowden, Bruce

360-647-0220
2075 Barkley Blvd Ste 220
Bellingham, WA 98226


Makan, Nizar

360-738-2200
4545 Cordata Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98226


Brick, Judy – Dermatology & Laser Ctr Nw

(360) 676-1470
1601 William Way Ste A
Bellingham, WA 98225


Helen James

(360) 676-0972
3001 Squalicum Parkway Suite 5
Bellingham, WA 98225


Chickenpox Treatments FAQ in Bellingham, WA

What food can replace antibiotics?

Oregano/Oil of Oregano. Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, or ACV. Honey. Turmeric. Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE). Garlic. Echinacea. Cabbage.

How do I clean my house after chicken pox?

Use a household cleaner such as Lysol or Pine-Sol to wash any items that are soiled with fluid from chickenpox blisters. Bathe daily with a soothing, mild soap that contains ingredients such as chamomile, aloe vera, or lavender.

Can Chicken Pox clear up in 5 days?

Chickenpox is common and mostly affects children, but you can get it at any age. It usually gets better by itself after 1 to 2 weeks without needing to see a GP.

How do you clean your house after chicken pox?

Use a household cleaner such as Lysol or Pine-Sol to wash any items that are soiled with fluid from chickenpox blisters. Bathe daily with a soothing, mild soap that contains ingredients such as chamomile, aloe vera, or lavender.

Can I shower my son if he has chickenpox?

It is fine for your child to shower or bath quickly while having chickenpox. Some children may find a bath in lukewarm or cold water relieves the itch. Do not bath in hot water as this may increase the itch and do not bath for too long. Pat your child dry after showering/bathing.

How quickly do chickenpox spots spread?

Chickenpox may start out seeming like a cold: You might have a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and a cough. But 1 to 2 days later, the rash begins, often in bunches of spots on the chest and face. From there it can spread out quickly over the entire body — sometimes the rash is even in a person’s ears and mouth.

What is the most serious complication of chicken pox?

Perhaps the most serious complication of varicella is viral pneumonia, which primarily occurs in older children and adults. Respiratory symptoms usually appear 3-4 days after the rash. The pneumonia may be unresponsive to antiviral therapy and may lead to death.

How long to quarantine with chicken pox?

The incubation period is 10-21 days (commonly 14-16 days). The contagious period is from 1-2 days before rash appearance until all lesions have crusted, or, in vaccinated people, until no new lesions appear within a 24-hour period.

Does a bath make chicken pox worse?

Baths will not spread the rash you have from chickenpox from one part of the body to another. Actually, baths are encouraged for people with chickenpox because they can help relieve itching. It is far better to take a cool water bath to help the itch than to scratch at it.

How can I get antibiotics without seeing a doctor?

Yes, there are antibiotics that you can get over the counter. These can be found at any local drug store or grocery store pharmacy. That said, only certain types of antibiotics, such as topical antibiotics, are available over the counter.

What are the four major signs of infection?

Increased pain or swelling. A foul smell from the wound. Pus-like drainage, fever or chills. Increasing redness around the wound. Red streaks moving away from the wound.

What makes chicken pox worse?

It only gets dangerous if you haven’t made antibodies from being infected as a child, or you have a condition that makes your immune system weaker. For lots of viruses there is something called vaccination that helps your body form antibodies before ever getting the disease.

What are two local signs of infection?

redness in the area of the wound, particularly if it spreads or forms a red streak. swelling or warmth in the affected area. pain or tenderness at or around the site of the wound. pus forming around or oozing from the wound. fever.

How can I speed up the drying of chicken pox?

Calamine lotions and creams are dabbed directly onto itchy spots to provide relief, and can also help to dry these spots out so they scab over and fall off faster. Painkillers – chickenpox can sometimes cause pain and a high fever, which can be relieved by over the counter painkillers.

Should you wear clothes with chickenpox?

Use loose-fitting cotton clothing. Change clothes and bedsheets daily. Use a household cleaner such as Lysol or Pine-Sol to wash any items that are soiled with fluid from chickenpox blisters. Bathe daily with a soothing, mild soap.