Chickenpox Treatments Westlake OH

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

Local Businesses

Associates In Dermatology Inc

(440) 249-0274
26908 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145


Liller Thomas J Dds Inc

(440) 331-8887
27476 Detroit Rd Ste 200
Westlake, OH 44145


Louis Stephen Kish Ii

440-835-6194
29101 Health Campus Dr Ste 410
Westlake, OH 44145


Turgeon-Larson, Karen – Associates In Dermatology Incorporated

(216) 228-3900
26908 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145


Michael H Wojtanowski

440-808-9315
30400 Detroit Road The Atrium Of Westlake
Westlake, OH 44145


Conley Walter Engstrom

(216) 228-3900
26908 Detroit Ave – Ste 103 Associates In Dermatology Inc
Westlake, OH 44145


Richard Assaf Dermatology Inc

(440) 871-0410
2001 Crocker Rd
Westlake, OH 44145


Richard R Assaf

440-617-9114
1991 Crocker Rd Ste 310
Westlake, OH 44145


Mulligan, Kathleen A – West Shore Dermatology Incorporated

(440) 617-9114
1991 Crocker Rd
Westlake, OH 44145


Deliberato Anthony

(440) 808-9809
24600 Detroit Rd Ste 200
Westlake, OH 44145


Melissa Dawn Babcock

440-617-1522
2001 Crocker Rd Ste 500
Westlake, OH 44145


Laser & Skin Surgery Center

(440) 871-9832
29101 Health Campus Drive Suite # 300
Westlake, OH 44145


Edward Levy

(440) 899-9993
850 Columbia Rd Ste 103
Westlake, OH 44145


James Vincent Scarcella

440-808-8030
850 Columbia Rd Ste 300
Westlake, OH 44145


Renaissance Center For Comprehensive And Cosmetic Dentistry

(440) 835-6139
2211 Crocker Rd
Westlake, OH 44145


Karen Turgeon

440-249-0274
26908 Detroit Avenue
Westlake, OH 44145


Westshore Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

(440) 835-2600
28040 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145


Susan Lynn Nedorost

440-250-2450
960 Clague Rd Ste 2470
Westlake, OH 44145


Michael Wojtanowski

(440) 808-9315
2237 Crocker Road Suite 140
Westlake, OH 44145


Mulligan, Kathleen

440-617-9114
1991 Crocker Rd Ste 310
Westlake, OH 44145


Chickenpox Treatments FAQ in Westlake, OH

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.

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.

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 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.

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 cream is best for chickenpox?

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.

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 are 5 infection control practices?

Hand Hygiene. Hand hygiene is the most important measure to prevent the spread of infections among patients and DHCP. Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette. Sharps Safety. Safe Injection Practices. Sterilization and Disinfection of Patient-Care Items and Devices.

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.

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.