Patient's question:
We are tourists from outside Xinjiang, currently in Kanas. Over the past two days, my child mentioned that he felt a bit itchy, so I applied some ointment. Today, he didn't report any discomfort, but in the evening, we noticed many small, chickenpox-like spots appearing on his body. We want to verify if it could be chickenpox. Here in the deep mountains, we are unfamiliar with the surroundings and don't know what to do. To the doctor: If my child does have chickenpox, what should we pay attention to? Can the child still participate in outdoor activities?Doctor's answer:
If you have a recent history of chickenpox exposure, the likelihood of contracting the varicella virus increases significantly. It is recommended to take oral antiviral medication and pay attention to a light diet as the foundation, avoiding irritant foods such as fish, shrimp, and eggs. Closely monitor your temperature, and if you feel feverish, seek medical attention promptly to avoid missing the opportunity to treat the condition.If it is chickenpox, isolation treatment is necessary. For mild cases, oral acyclovir can be used for antiviral treatment. Pruritic rashes can be treated with calamine lotion externally, but corticosteroids and salicylic acid preparations should be avoided.