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Itching on scalp in Chicken pox

2021-08-23 05:53:52
My cousin is suffering from chicken pox from a week, with pox all over the body, medicines are ongoing but he has slow recovery. They are present on scalp also leading to itching on head all night making him unable to sleep. What is the cure for it? Anything we can do to relieve the pain? How to speed up recovery?
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Don't worry..he is suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this itching sensation... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.

Answered2021-08-23 09:09:10

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Chicken pox is in healing stage as it itchs a bit when lesion heals..for further manegement kindly get a online consultation with the photos for better outcome

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