Chickenpox Treatments Cordova TN

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

Local Businesses

Thomas Chu

901-755-2511
520 Trinity Creek Cv
Cordova, TN 38018


Chu, Thomas P – Thomas P Chu Inc

(504) 894-2900
520 Trinity Creek Cv
Cordova, TN 38088


Thomas Chu

(901) 755-2511
8101 Walnut Run Rd
Cordova, TN 38018


George Woodbury

(901) 753-0168
8143 Walnut Grove Rd
Cordova, TN 38018


Thomas P Chu M D P C

(901)755-2511
520 Trinity Creek Cove
Cordova, TN 38018


Rheumatology Dermatology Associates Pc

(901) 753-0168
8143 Walnut Grove Rd
Cordova, TN 38018


Woodbury, George Jr.

(901) 753-0168
8143 Walnut Grove Rd
Cordova, TN 38018


Duncan Thane E Phd Facs

(901)755-5300
8090 Walnut Run Road
Cordova, TN 38018


American Laser Center

(901) 202-0273
1250 N Germantown Pkwy Ste 108
Cordova, TN 38016


Woodbury George Jr

(901) 753-0168
8143 Walnut Grove Rd
Cordova, TN 38018


Chu Thomas P Pc

(901) 755-2511
520 Trinity Creek Cv
Cordova, TN 38018


Howard Leo Beale

901-758-4988
7865 Trinity Rd
Cordova, TN 38018


Moffatt, Nancy A – Mid-South Ear Noise Throat

(504) 412-1100
8090 Walnut Run Rd
Cordova, TN 38088


Thomas Paul Chu

(901) 755-2511
520 Trinity Creek Cv
Cordova, TN 38018


Fetterman, Bruce L Do – Eiopllc

(504) 842-3950
8090 Walnut Run Rd
Cordova, TN 38088


Ray, Joann – Mid-South Ear Nose & Throat

(504) 471-3100
6286 Briarcrest Ave
Cordova, TN 38088


Chu, Thomas P – Thomas P Chu Inc

(901) 755-2511
520 Trinity Creek Cv
Cordova, TN 38016


Fetterman, Bruce L Do – Eiopllc

(901) 755-5300
8090 Walnut Run Rd
Cordova, TN 38016


Ray, Joann – Mid-South Ear Nose & Throat

(901) 755-5300
6286 Briarcrest Ave
Cordova, TN 38016


Moffatt, Nancy A – Mid-South Ear Noise Throat

(901) 755-5300
8090 Walnut Run Rd
Cordova, TN 38016


Chickenpox Treatments FAQ in Cordova, TN

Can Chicken Pox be cured in 2 days?

Chickenpox usually runs its course in 5 to 10 days. But if you have the itchy rash caused by the virus, that can feel like a very long time. Fortunately, there are things you can do at home to ease your symptoms while your body heals itself.

Do and don’ts in chickenpox?

DON’T scratch blisters or scabs. DON’T expose pregnant women, newborns, elderly people, or those with low resistance to infection to chickenpox. DON’T let infected children go to school or day care for at least 6 days after the first blisters appear. Dried, crusted scabs are not infectious.

What is a natural penicillin?

The two so-called natural penicillins are both produced biosynthetically from Penicillium chrysogenum by fermentation. Benzylpenicillin (penicillin G) is formed if phenylacetic acid is added to the culture medium and Phenoxymethylpenicillin (penicillin V) is formed when phenoxyacetic acid is added.

How do I know if I need antibiotics?

Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics if the symptoms are severe and include high fever along with nasal drainage and a productive cough. Antibiotics may also be necessary if you feel better after a few days and then your symptoms return or if the infection lasts more than a week.

Should grandparents stay away from chickenpox?

If your grandchildren have yet to endure the experience of midnight oatmeal baths and sleeping with oven mitts to tame the spotted, itchy miserableness that is chickenpox, then you should avoid contact with them until you have fully healed.

Can I visit my granddaughter who has chicken pox?

The simple answer is NO—not unless they are past the contagious stage, which according to the NHS website is not “until the last blister has burst and crusted over. This usually happens five or six days after the rash begins.”

Is sunlight good for chicken pox?

“Exposure to sunlight may help impede the spread of chickenpox,” BBC News has reported.

Should you quarantine after chicken pox exposure?

Chickenpox is contagious for 1 to 2 days before the rash starts and until the blisters have all dried and become scabs. The blisters usually dry and become scabs within 5 to 7 days of the onset of the rash. Children should stay home and away from other children until all of the blisters have scabbed over.

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.

What are the first signs of chickenpox?

The classic symptom of chickenpox is a rash that turns into itchy, fluid-filled blisters that eventually turn into scabs. The rash may first show up on the chest, back, and face, and then spread over the entire body, including inside the mouth, eyelids, or genital area.

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.

Should a siblings go to school if one has chicken pox?

Your child should be kept off school or nursery until every blister has scabbed over. This is usually around five days after the first spot appears.

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.

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.

What do infected chickenpox look like?

The rash begins as many small red bumps that look like pimples or insect bites. They appear in waves over 2 to 4 days, then develop into thin-walled blisters filled with fluid. The blister walls break, leaving open sores, which finally crust over to become dry, brown scabs.