Chickenpox Treatments Providence RI

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

Local Businesses

Marler, Jennifer – Rhode Island Hospital

(401) 444-4418
593 Eddy St # 421
Providence, RI 02918


Antoniuk, Pamela M – Antoniuk Pamela M

(401) 274-2840
120 Dudley St # 201
Providence, RI 02918


Marina Kuperman Beade

401-751-7546
1 Randall Sq Ste 306
Providence, RI 02904


The Rhode Island Eye Institute

401-272-2020
150 East Manning Street
Providence, RI 02906


Sullivan, Patrick K – Patrick K Sullivan Ltd

(401) 831-8300
235 Plain St # 502
Providence, RI 02918


Marina Kuperman-Beade

(401) 751-7546
1 Randall Sq – Suite 306
Providence, RI 02904


Hand Surgery Specialists

(401)274-0700
151 Waterman Street
Providence, RI 02906


Jason Mcbean

593 Eddy St
Providence, RI 02903


Leroy D Aaronson

401-739-4700
179 Wheeler Ave
Providence, RI 02905


Marina Kuperman-Beade

401-444-7024
50 Balton Road
Providence, RI 02906


Bevivino, Jack R – University Plastic Surgeons

(401) 521-9290
120 Dudley St # 201
Providence, RI 02918


Dr.Marina Kuperman-Beade

(401) 751-7546
1 Randall Sq # 306
Providence, RI 02904


Dowling Joseph L Jr Phys

1-401-272-2020
150 East Manning Street
Providence, RI 02906


Raymond G Dufresne

(401) 444-7024
593 Eddy St – Apc-10
Providence, RI 02903


Armand D Versaci

401-351-0010
177 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906


Charpentier Kevin

(401) 228-0560
2 Dudley St Ste 470
Providence, RI 02905


Paul Y Liu

401-456-4897
825 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908


Hofmann, R Jeffrey – Ophthalmology Inc

(401) 272-2020
150 E Manning St # 150
Providence, RI 02918


David T Barrall

(401) 274-0700
151 Waterman St
Providence, RI 02906


Surgical Cosmetic Dermatology Of Rhode Island

(401) 751-7546
1 Randall Sq, Ste 306
Providence, RI 02904


Chickenpox Treatments FAQ in Providence, RI

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).

What does chickenpox do inside the body?

Complications of chickenpox cellulitis – a type of bacterial infection of the skin. pneumonia – infection and inflammation of the lung can occur in adults and can be fatal. encephalitis – inflammation of the brain, usually mild, but sometimes severe. bleeding disorders – these are rare, but can be fatal.

What is the best treatment for chicken pox?

In otherwise healthy children, chickenpox typically needs no medical treatment. Your doctor may prescribe an antihistamine to relieve itching. But for the most part, the disease is allowed to run its course.

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.

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.

Can chicken pox live on clothes?

Chickenpox can be spread indirectly by touching contaminated items freshly soiled, such as clothing, from an infected person. Direct contact with the blisters of a person with shingles can cause chickenpox in a person who has never had chickenpox and has not been vaccinated.

What cream is best for chicken pox?

Apply calamine lotion; petroleum jelly; or a fragrance-free, anti-itch lotion. Because chickenpox is caused by a virus, don’t use an antibiotic cream or ointment on your child’s skin unless your doctor tells you to use it. An antibiotic cream or ointment could cause an allergic reaction. Relieve fever.

Are parents of a child with chickenpox contagious?

If one of your children has chickenpox, it will probably spread to other members of the household who are not already immune. If someone else catches the infection, it will appear two to three weeks after the first family member got it.

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 long after exposure is infection?

How soon after I’m infected with the new coronavirus will I start to be contagious? The time from exposure to symptom onset (known as the incubation period) is thought to be two to 14 days. Symptoms typically appeared within five days for early variants, and within four days for the Delta variant.

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 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 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.