Is it possible to wash and bathe with chickenpox

Is it possible to wash with chickenpox

Yes, and not only in the shower, but also in the bath. Warm or cool water facilitate chickenpox itching. There will be no more breakouts.

The main thing is not to rub the skin with a washcloth, and after washing, gently blot the skin, rather than wiping it with a towel.

You can add special anti-itch remediessuch as colloidal oatmeal. These are finely ground flakes. You can buy them at the pharmacy in the form of bath lotion or make your own.

If you have a high temperature and do not have the strength to get to the shower, then the planned wash can be skipped. Nothing bad will happen from this. To carry a bacterial infection, don't wash long enough.

Is it possible to wash your hair with chickenpox

Yes, water itself does not harm the skin condition. But not worth it use shampoos with a lot of fragrances and dyes, so as not to provoke irritation.

Is it possible to swim in ponds with chickenpox

No. Bubbles in chickenpox burst, and damage appears on the skin. They

become entry gate for pathogens that can live in fresh and salt water. With any open wounds, it is better not to meddle in the water.

Is it possible to swim in pools with chickenpox

Not worth it. It is definitely not necessary to come to public pools with an acute viral illness. But you should also refrain from swimming in your own: doctors do not recommend bathe with skin lesions, so as not to aggravate its condition.