Chickenpox Treatments Chapel Hill NC

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

Local Businesses

William Wilson Shockley

919-966-3341
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514


Wagoner, Karlee C – Aesthetic Solutions

(919) 403-6200
5821 Farrington Rd # 101
Chapel Hill, NC 27599


Fogelman, Pam – Unc Dermatology

(919) 966-2485
410 Market St, #362
Chapel Hill, NC 27516


Gerald Mark Sloan

919-966-4446
Unc School Of Med Cb #7195,
Chapel Hill, NC 27599


Dr.Clara Lee

(919) 966-8596
101 Manning Dr # 7001J
Chapel Hill, NC 27514


David Todd Devries

(919) 401-1994
2238 Nelson Hwy – Suite 100
Chapel Hill, NC 27517


Eric Lowry Cole

919-960-6262
109 Conner Dr Ste 2202
Chapel Hill, NC 27514


Sue Ellen Cox

(919) 403-6200
5821 Farrington Rd – Suite 101
Chapel Hill, NC 27517


Gregory Ruff

919-967-0000
55 Vilcom Circle Suite 310
Chapel Hill, NC 27514


Van Aalst, John – Van Aalst John

(919) 966-7890
101 Manning Dr # 7001J
Chapel Hill, NC 27599


Gabriele Poindexter

(919) 966-1072
101 Manning Dr – Rm 1107g W Wing
Chapel Hill, NC 27514


Becker, Kenneth

401-521-7300
891 Willow Dr Ste 1
Chapel Hill, NC 27514


Robert S Tomsick

919-966-2648
Ambulatory Care Center,
Chapel Hill, NC 27599


Erfanian, Kamil – Erfanian Kamil

(919) 966-4446
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27599


Edward John O’Keefe

919-966-0785
3100 Thurston-Bowles Building,
Chapel Hill, NC 27599


Maya Bilic

919-401-1994
2238 Nelson Hwy Ste 100
Chapel Hill, NC 27517


Beth Goodrich Goldstein

919-401-1994
2238-100 Nelson Hghwy
Chapel Hill, NC 27517


David Scott Rubenstein

919-966-0785
3100 Thurston-Bowles Bldg,
Chapel Hill, NC 27599


Erle E Peacock

800-662-7403
645 Rock Creek Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514


Emily J Schwarz, Phd

None
3100 Thurston-Bowles Building,
Chapel Hill, NC 27599


Chickenpox Treatments FAQ in Chapel Hill, NC

What are the 3 stages of chickenpox?

Raised pink or red bumps (papules), which break out over several days. Small fluid-filled blisters (vesicles), which form in about one day and then break and leak. Crusts and scabs, which cover the broken blisters and take several more days to heal.

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.

What day is worse for chicken pox?

Someone with chickenpox is most infectious from 1 to 2 days before the rash appears, until all the blisters have crusted over. This usually takes 5 to 6 days from the start of the rash.

Can I take my child for a walk with chickenpox?

Children do not have to stay home until all the scabs fall off, since this may take up to two weeks. Youngsters with active chickenpox can go outside as long as they feel okay.

When should I be concerned about chicken pox?

Most cases of chickenpox are mild and go away on their own. But see your doctor right away if you develop any of the following symptoms: The rash spreads to one or both eyes. The rash gets very red, warm, or tender.

What stage of chickenpox is itchy?

And chickenpox sure do itch! Here’s why: After the red spots appear on your body, they fill up with a clear liquid. These liquid-filled blisters are called vesicles (say: VEH-sih-kulz). The vesicles release chemicals in your skin that activate the nerves that make you itch.

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 is the best treatment for infection?

Antibiotics may be used to treat bacterial infections. Antifungals may be used to treat fungal infections. Supportive measures (such as pain relief, decongestants) may be used to treat some viral infections. Anthelminthics may be used to treat parasitic infections.

What dries chicken pox faster?

Use soothing lotions that can help dry chickenpox blisters, such as those that contain: Phenol, menthol, and camphor, such as calamine lotion. Oatmeal, such as Aveeno Lotion.

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.

What should you avoid if you have chicken pox?

Hard, crunchy foods Spicy, salty, acidic, and crunchy foods should be avoided when you have chickenpox.

How can I prevent chicken pox from getting worse?

There is no specific treatment for chickenpox, but there are pharmacy remedies that can alleviate symptoms. These include paracetamol to relieve fever, and calamine lotion and cooling gels to ease itching. In most children, the blisters crust up and fall off naturally within one to two weeks.

Which fruits contain antibiotics?

Pineapples – Our favorite tropical fruit contains the enzyme bromelain, which has a healing antibiotic effect when ingested. Move over cranberries, pineapples also help fight infections. They are used to relieve inflammation, ulcerative colitis, and to improve the health of your urinary tract.