How does one treat chickenpox?
As stated earlier, chickenpox presents with fever, other constitutional symptoms and rash. In most children, it has a self-limited course. Paracetamol can be given to control fever. Use of aspirin should be avoided, as it is feared to give rise to certain complications. Itching can be controlled by application of calamine lotion or oral antihistaminic drugs after consulting your doctor. The fingernails should bathed daily (contrary to general belief) so as to decrease the possibility of secondary infection.
