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I could see chicken pox symptoms to my sister from last two days.does it required any medicine or will it cures automatic without any medicine.kindly help me with my query.

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Isolate your sister in a separate room as the condition will spread to other members of the family. Its adviseable to consult a doctor directly if there is high fever and other aggravated symptoms. E ...  Read More

Dear Sir, Yesterday my servant had fever and today he has little red rashes on body. Can you tell me if this is chicken pox symptom. I am sending picture

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Hello Sir , From Last two days I am getting full body pain and fever is comming in two three times a day along with headache . Now I see some books are comming up in my body but no itching yet . With my studies from Internet it says symptoms of Chicken Pox . Kindly advise what to do in getting quick recovery .Thank you .

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I've been feeling dizziness along with bad headache and stomach pain since 3 days and my frnd whom I've been in direct contact with has been affected by chicken pox day before is it symptoms of the same or am I facing some other problems

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Do u hav lesions on skin Consult online Take tab brufen Could be viral flu? ...  Read More

Is there any treatment for chicken pox . Please do advice on this behalf and suggest if and vaccine to prevent from spreading to others

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ...  Read More

I have allergy, like small red spots on my face from past 2 days. Now it is also on my neck. I also had fever day before yesterday. So I doubt it could be chicken pox as it feels like itching. Kindly tell me what it could be?? How to differentiate between allergy and chicken pox??

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Photos are not clear. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

What are the initial symptoms of chicken pox? As I met one of my friend who is just recovered from chicken pox.

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Rashes and fever ...  Read More

For the last one day I have been suffering from mild fever and body ache . I payed football day before yesterday and I had been thinking it was just an after effect of my play . Today afternoon I saw couples of red spot over my body . How can I confirm if it is chicken pox or not. If it is chicken pox how many days it would take to cure . Is it a

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.. Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

I had fever two days ago and still have cold. Today I came to know my colleague has chicken pox. I never had it before , also I never had any vaccine for it. Can I take vaccination now and reduce the affects of it if I've already acquired the virus?

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Yes you should take vaccine within 3-5 days of exposure to reduce severity of infection, you need 2 doses of vaccine at least 28 days apart. ...  Read More

I got headache and mild fever since 2days. But from today some blisters developed all overy body. It's chicken pox i guess. Can you please recommend any medication?

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Can you please share a photo if possible. It will be easy for us to diagnose. ...  Read More

I am having chicken pox from last monday. Blisters are still there. Some hv dried out. But doctor has not done any test and has given me only 5 days rest. Since I work in a bank. How many days should I take leave?

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Chickenpox stays contagious until every blister has fully crusted over, not just most of them. Five days alone usually isn't enough if some lesions are still fresh. Most people need rest for about sev ...  Read More

It has been two years now I have marks due to chicken pox and I have applied many Cream suggested by doctor but the marks didn't fade specially on the back as I have ache issue as well the acne marks and chicken pox marks makes the skin worst on the back, i don't have issue with acne on face or any area apart from by shoulder and back

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Hello Need images for further evaluation Kindly consult online ...  Read More

Can we take bath during chicken pox , will it cause any issues. Do we have to wait for the boils to stop.

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

Had chicken pox two weeks back. Had intense itching that went down with atarax and one more anti histamines. Took a full course of anti virals. Chicken pox lesions got resolved. Now again have itching that is not going away with any anti histamines - bilastine, atarax, levocetrizine, monter fx. I am also constantly applying calosoft.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My baby dob is 23 feb 2025 , on 4th May 2026 he got chicken pox vaccine and on 8th may we have noticed , he has red bumps on all over body. Doctor has suggested Syrup of citrizine hydrochloride and ambroxol hydrochloride 2 ml for 3 days .but still there us red bump on all over body pl suggest Attaching image also

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Use antihistamine with lactocalamine for local application if itching present, ...  Read More

My baby completed 2 years and 1 month and from one month she had this skin issue.so first she got this small bumps on 29th march and those look like mosquito bites but then bumps became water filled hard blister so people said chicken pox we consulted pediatrician and he prescribed averzine hydroxyzine OS IP 10mg and sofidew calamine lotion after u

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  Read More

My daughter age 3.8 she has a chicken pox dots on body on head on hand on legs fluid dots,itching, radish red think.. please Just ask taking any medicine or not

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For fever / discomfort: Give Paracetamol (15 mg/kg per dose every 6–8 hours if needed). Avoid ibuprofen and aspirin For itching: You can give Calamine lotion locally 2–3 times/day and oral ...  Read More

My manager had rashed yesterday today evening he is diagnosed with chicken pox, so I was interacting with him for the 2 days so afraid of getting chicken pox and also I am with my husband so fear of him getting exposed too As I said, I am afraid that I may get infected so it's 3 days now what can be done? I consulted a doctor online he said it will

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

My manager had rashed yesterday today evening he is diagnosed with chicken pox, so I was interacting with him for the 2 days so afraid of getting chicken pox and also I am with my husband so fear of him getting exposed too

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Hi, I am having these rashes on the face, neck, front body, back, hands from yesterday and now it has started with legs. it is in the early and in the head.. Not able to sleep well. Having itching and burning sensation followed by fever ,severe headache and stiff neck.. Kindly advise if this is chicken pox ? I shall be visiting/ consulting OL a doc

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It could be chicken pox rashes ,or allergies.Chicken pox rashes appears as any other rash initially,after 24 hours turn into fluid filled blisters. ...  Read More

So I had chicken pox on 26th February. I started to take ZOVIRAX 400 as prescribed by doctor from this very starting day. 5days course hab been completed on 2nd March. I just have drying out scabs on my body. Am I still contagious! Do I need to stay isolation till all the crust scabbed over! Or can I get out after 9th March(10days). Please guide me

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Is there any effective treatment available for chicken pox? My sister has been showing symptoms for the past 5 days and appears to be prone to this disease. What immediate steps should we take, and which specialist should we consult?

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Yes it is utmost important to treat chicken to reduce the complications and also scarring all over the body. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

Could you please tell the name of the antibiotics that I can use for the fast curing of chicken/small pox?

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Chickenpox is a viral infection, so antibiotics do not cure it and are not needed. For faster recovery, focus on supportive care: rest, fluids, paracetamol for fever, calamine lotion for itching, and ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with Chicken Pox around 24th December and it has been 2 weeks. My rashes are all gone and scrabbed off. Fever is also gone. By for last few days, I feel very lethargic, my hands and toes are ice cold, and I have a persistent very mild headache. I feel cold all the time even in a 24/25 degree temperature, can not bare the wind even

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Ok dont worry... Fatigue and headache sill be resolve.. Keep hydrated, eat good food, fresh veg and fruits... If not resolve blood checkup can be done... Please connect me through practo or wattsap ni ...  Read More

So I had this severe chicken pox when I was in my 9th garde and from that 2 or 3 years later I discovered that I have shingles. Now in my area there are cases of chicken pox and I don't know but I think my shingles got activated. So is it shingles or am I having chicken pox again?

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I have active chicken pox but i have used salicylic acid face wash to wash my face. Can i develop any other symptom coz of that

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Mujhe mere chicken pox scars ke baare me janna hai ye deep scars hai ya light, mere chicken pox scars ko 1 month se jyada ho gya aur mai av opexa gel cream aur scabery bed sore cream lga rhi hu

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Now I had chicken pox what to do for that to cure faster and food to take and what should not take suggestions

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Chickenpox usually heals on its own in 1–2 weeks. Take rest, drink plenty of fluids, eat light home-cooked food (fruits, vegetables, dal, rice). Avoid oily, spicy or junk food. Do not scratch the blis ...  Read More

Fever since 5 days. Been taking patacetamol since 5 days. Diagnosed with chicken pox. Do i need to do any more tests to check for anycomplication? What recommendations do you suggest?

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Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

I had chicken pox last year in 2025,june which last for 2-3 weeks but again this in 2025,june i am again facing some symptoms like one pimple on my chest and two red spots on my back

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

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