Chickenpox Treatments Metairie LA

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

Local Businesses

Dr. Daniel Jacob, New Faces, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

504.454.3611
10121 N Rodney Parham Rd # 3
Metairie, LA 70006


Scott Sullivan

(504) 899-2800
Center For Restorative Breast Surgery P.O. Box 8664
Metairie, LA 70011


John Thomas Lindsey

504-885-4508
4228 Houma Blvd Ste 500
Metairie, LA 70006


The New Orleans Acupuncture Clinic

(504)975-0705
11321 Interstate 30 Ste 201
Metairie, LA 70002


Paddock, Carter D Dr

(504) 889-1831
6660 Riverside Dr Ste 205
Metairie, LA 70003


George Gaethe

(504) 455-4449
7878 Houma Blvd Ste 224
Metairie, LA 70006


Thomas Joseph Canale

504-835-2216
1806 Metairie Rd
Metairie, LA 70005


Kamran Khoobehi

504-779-5538
4720 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 403
Metairie, LA 70001


Price, Nean – Dr Burkenstock’S Rejuvenation

(504) 888-5455
1003 Windover Rd
Metairie, LA 70055


Counce, John H Ii

(504) 885-1035
3901 Houma Blvd Ste 109
Metairie, LA 70006


Bopp, Barbara S – Advanced Facial Plastic Srgry

(504) 455-9933
3901 Houma Blvd # 410
Metairie, LA 70010


Rene Koppel

504-454-1885
3640 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006


Khoobehi, Jila – Advanced Plastic Surgery

(504) 779-5538
4301 W Markham St # S210
Metairie, LA 70055


Dr.John Lindsey

(504) 885-4508
4228 Houma Blvd # 500
Metairie, LA 70006


Michelle S Gerdes

(504) 832-6612
3421 N Causeway Blvd – Suite 202
Metairie, LA 70002


Martha Jean Macdonald

4904 Page Dr
Metairie, LA 70003


Escobar, Juan R – Escobar Juan R

(504) 349-6330
9500 Kanis Rd # 501
Metairie, LA 70055


Magnolia Surgical Facility

(504) 455-9441
9800 Lile Dr # 500
Metairie, LA 70006


Mizgala, Cynthia L – A Woman Plastic Surgeon

(504) 885-4515
4720 S I 10 Service Rd W # 105
Metairie, LA 70010


Leonard Gately

(504) 885-1670
3100 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006


Chickenpox Treatments FAQ in Metairie, LA

What are 3 things that must be present for an infection to occur?

Source: Places where infectious agents (germs) live (e.g., sinks, surfaces, human skin) Susceptible Person with a way for germs to enter the body. Transmission: a way germs are moved to the susceptible person.

How long should a child isolate with chicken pox?

If you have chickenpox yourself, stay at home until you’re no longer infectious. This is should be 5 days from the start of the rash. If your child has chickenpox, it’s your choice whether to go to work but you should avoid contact with newborn babies, pregnant women and anyone who may have a weakened immune system.

How can I help my child with chicken pox?

Use cool wet compresses or give baths in lukewarm water every 3–4 hours for the first few days. Pat (don’t rub) the body dry. Put calamine lotion on itchy areas (but don’t use it on the face, especially near the eyes).

Is chicken pox still contagious after 7 days?

Chickenpox is highly contagious. You’re most infectious one to two days before your rash appears, so you can spread it to other people before you even realise you have it. You remain infectious until all your spots crust over (usually about five days after the rash appears).

Can I visit my grandson who has chickenpox?

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.”

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.

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 bathe my daughter with chicken pox?

Give your child warm or cool baths with oatmeal bath products, such as Aveeno. This will reduce itching. You can also add a handful of oatmeal (ground to a powder) to your child’s bath. After a bath, pat—rather than rub—your child’s skin dry.

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.

Can you get rid of an infection without antibiotics?

Antibiotics are only needed for treating certain infections caused by bacteria, but even some bacterial infections get better without antibiotics. We rely on antibiotics to treat serious, life-threatening conditions such as pneumonia and sepsis, the body’s extreme response to an infection.