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Chicken pox is contagious 1-3 days prior rash till crust formation but in some cases it has been found to be contagious even after crusting. Kindly consult a clinician . You can do so by directly consulting me on WhatsApp nine eight seven zero three one eight zero five two. Regards, Dr Hammad Masood (MBBS,PgD,MRCPI)

Chickenpox (caused by Varicella zoster virus) is contagious: • 1–2 days before rash appears • Until ALL lesions have crusted over • Usually about 5–7 days after rash onset Once all spots are dry and crusted, you are generally NOT contagious, even if scabs are still present. ⸻ • Rash started: 26th Feb • Today: around day 8–9 • Lesions: Dry scabs, no new vesicles If no new lesions have appeared in the last 48 hours and all existing lesions are crusted (no fluid-filled blisters), you are very unlikely to be contagious now. You do NOT need to wait until scabs fall off. Crusting is enough. ⸻ Regarding your baby • If your baby is less than 1 year old, they are more vulnerable. • If baby has already been exposed for 7 days, exposure has already occurred (contagious period is earlier). • If baby develops fever or rash in next 10–21 days, consult pediatrician. If your lesions are fully crusted, you can resume normal contact, but: • Avoid scratching • Maintain hand hygiene • Keep lesions covered if possible ⸻ You can likely end isolation around 9th March (10 days) IF: • No new lesions in last 48 hours • All lesions are crusted and dry • No fever

Till scabs r there u going to infection others.  So be isolated.

In your case: Rash started 26 Feb 10 days completes on 9 March If by 9 March: No new lesions for 48 hours All lesions are dry and fully crusted No fluid-filled blisters remaining 👉 Then you are generally considered non-contagious and isolation can be stopped.

It’s better to stay isolated

You are contagious when the scabs are being shed. You can apply calamine lotion on all those areas which have scabs. Then the potential to spread the disease is controlled to a very large extent.

You remain contagious till all chicken pox rashes have crusted.There is no particular time limit.

Nothing to worry

If all lesions have completely crushed (scabbed), and no more new lesions appears from last 2 days now you are not contagious. Don't worry

As all vesicles are dried up u r no longer contagious. Make sure that no new vesicles in last 3 days . Based on ur child age and immunization (vaccination) status u can have contact with baby. If child is in very young age better stay away from baby for 3 more days

Isolation is good Drink plenty of water tender coconut buttermilk Take curd rice Avoid spicy food and take less amount of salt in all food because taking excess salt it produce itching all over the body If u have fever take tab dolo 650mg 1-1-1for 3 days If u have throat infection take Tab azithromycin 500mg 1-0-1 for 3 days And continue Zovirax 400mg

At this stage, you are more contagious, stay isolated till scabs are cleared. Avoid scratching the scabs and removing them manually as that can leave scars.

Isolate till the last lesion gets crusted

Actually you would have incubated the infection for 2-3 weeks before you noticed the chickenpox and the baby would have been in contact with you then. All the best. www.jgsr-health-education.in

The lesions are contagious till they are scraped off

Chickenpox (varicella) is contagious: • From 1–2 days before rash appears • Until all lesions have completely crusted (scabbed over) If you now have: ✔ Only dry scabs ✔ No new fresh fluid-filled blisters ✔ No moist or oozing lesions Then you are generally no longer contagious. The key rule is not number of days, but whether all lesions have crusted. Most adults stop being contagious around 7–10 days after rash onset, provided no new lesions are appearing. If by 9th March: • No new spots • All lesions dry and crusted It is usually safe to end isolation.

Wait till all the lesions are scabbed. Avoid contact with your baby till then. Don't take risk.

In chickenpox, a person is usually contagious until all the lesions have dried and formed crusts (scabs). If your blisters have dried and only scabs remain with no new lesions appearing for 24–48 hours, the risk of spreading infection becomes very low. This usually happens around 7–10 days after the rash starts. Since your illness started on 26 Feb and you completed antiviral treatment, by around 9th March you are likely close to the non-contagious stage, provided no new blisters are appearing. However, for extra safety—especially since you have a baby at home—it is better to avoid close contact until all lesions have crusted over. If you are unsure about the stage of healing, a quick clinical review can help confirm when it is safe to resume normal contact. You may book an online consultation with me for proper assessment and guidance.

You may please be isolated till all lesions are gone.Stay hydrated Eat healthy be safe.

Let them fall over. Dnt take risk.

You can go out once all lesions are crusted and dry. Usually safe after 10 days from rash onset. Make sure no new rash is appearing.

Once scabs are formed ,u r no more infective so no need of further isolation

I understand your concern. However, giving specific medical advice without a proper evaluation may not be safe or accurate. A brief consultation will allow me to understand your symptoms, medical history, and any reports you may have, so I can guide you properly. Please feel free to consult me here and I’ll be glad to assist you.

If the treatment course for Chickenpox is completed and all lesions have scabbed over, the patient is usually no longer contagious. Isolation: Isolation is generally required until all blisters dry and form crusts (usually about 5–7 days from rash onset). If no new lesions are appearing and all have crusted, strict isolation is usually not necessary.

Better to stay isolated

Kindly do connect and consult

If all the lesions are dried out with crust and no new lesions then your are not contagious

Dear Patient, In chickenpox, a person is contagious from 1–2 days before rash appears until all lesions have crusted (scabbed over). You do not need to wait for scabs to completely fall off. If: • No new rashes for 48 hours • All lesions are dry and crusted By around 10 days (after 9th March), most patients are no longer infectious, provided the above conditions are met. Regarding your baby: If the baby is very young or not vaccinated yet, extra caution is reasonable. But once all lesions are crusted, risk of transmission becomes very low. If any fresh fluid-filled blisters appear, continue isolation. You can resume normal contact once fully crusted.

You should be under isolation till all the scabs are shed off

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

After March 9

Do consult

The contagious timeline is between 1-2 days before rash till all the lesions gets scabbed.So according to ur timeline from feb 26 till 9th march it was around 11 days. So the timeline is sufficient,just check all your lesions gets scabbed and no new vesicles appeared then you are no longer contagious

Isolate till lesions crust