Chickenpox symptoms
A rash all over the body is the main symptom of chickenpox, and this rash also appears on the mucous membranes. Chickenpox in the mouth is an enanthema. The child's temperature rises, general weakness appears, muscles and head ache. Usually this condition lasts 2-5 days. With chickenpox there may not be a fever - it all starts with a rash.
The incubation period for chickenpox is 10-21 days from the moment of infection. The disease usually lasts 5-10 days, although there are cases of the disease lasting 3 weeks.
With a mild form of chickenpox, the child may not be bothered by anything: he will be active and in a good mood, and only a small rash on the body will indicate that the baby is sick.
Chickenpox by day
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Zelenka: indications for use
Since brilliant green has shown itself to be an active antiseptic, it began to be used in the treatment of wounds and abrasions. Later it turned out that applying the solution to ulcers and acne of bacterial origin reduces the severity of the rash, and soon completely clears the skin of papules.
In this regard, brilliant green is used for:
- mechanical damage to the skin (abrasions, cuts, deep wounds);
- rashes caused by insect bites, in particular mosquito bites;
- weeping allergic rash;
- chickenpox infection;
- fungal infections of the mucous membranes;
- the threat of joining and spreading superinfection.
Zelenka, in addition to its ability to destroy pathogenic flora, also has a drying effect, so it is often used for weeping rashes and wounds.
The solution is used strictly topically; it is not intended for oral administration. Zelenka is used to treat the edges of deep wounds; it is applied to abrasions, covering, if possible, the entire damaged surface. For rashes, use brilliant green in a targeted manner, applying it only to the papules with a cotton swab.
How is chickenpox transmitted?
Most often, children from 3 to 7 years old suffer from chickenpox. In children under one year of age, adolescents and adults, chickenpox is a rare occurrence. The mode of transmission of chickenpox is airborne. The causative agent of the disease is herpes virus type 3 (varicella-zoster). This virus begins to rapidly multiply in the blood and lymph of the sick person, and when it ends up in the upper layers of the skin, the same rash of chickenpox appears.
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In Russia, the most popular remedy for treating chickenpox rashes is brilliant green. Already in 1917, it was found that brilliant green is one of the most highly active and fast-acting antiseptics.
The drug has proven itself to be accessible and has a wide range of applications. Safe for any patient, used to treat infants. The main disadvantage of using the drug for chickenpox is: a persistent effect on the skin, stains on clothes and bed linen.
Functions of brilliant green in the treatment of chickenpox
- Reduces itching (has a drying effect).
- Kills microbes (when bubbles (vesicles) burst, an open wound appears, to which bacteria can attach. Zelenka prevents their formation).
- Applying green dots to new blemishes every morning can help you notice when new blemishes no longer appear.
- Zelenka prevents the formation of scars (at an early stage, treating spots prevents new blisters from forming).
- Treatment with brilliant green can be carried out on the genitals and mucous membranes.
How to apply brilliant green for chickenpox
Chickenpox appears as red spots, which later turn into blisters. Treatment must be carried out from the beginning of their manifestations until crusts form.
Before applying, be sure to wash your hands or use gloves. You can apply the solution with cotton swabs (ordinary cotton wool). For open wounds, use only sterile cotton wool or wipes.
It is worth carefully handling each element separately. You can touch up the rash as needed. This is often not worth doing, as it will not affect the therapeutic effect.
Complications of chickenpox
The main and dangerous complications of chickenpox are myocarditis and encephalitis. Such complications are typical for adults and those children who have weakened immune systems.
In addition to ordinary chickenpox, there are bullous, gangrenous and hemorrhagic forms. These are severe types of disease with complications. If the wounds become infected with a bacterial infection, another complication may develop - pyoderma. This complication often occurs in children.
The rash with ordinary chickenpox leaves no traces, but with such suppuration, scars are possible.
Prevention of scars after chickenpox
To reduce the likelihood of pockmarks or pits appearing, it is not enough to only monitor the condition of the crust and bubbles. Hygiene is also important.
It is recommended to change bed linen once a day: pillowcase, sheet, duvet cover - all of this is in contact with the patient’s face and body. The infection persists in the underwear, and if you use it for a long time, you can add the same virus to the unhealed wound that the body is trying to fight.
And your nails should also be clean: if you scratch the wound until it bleeds, in addition to the virus, microbes from under the nails can be introduced into the epidermis. To avoid scars after chickenpox, babies even wear mittens.
The rash must be disinfected every day with special solutions, ointment or regular brilliant green. And if chickenpox is particularly severe, doctors prescribe antiviral drugs.
In addition to the antibacterial effect, all ointments used for chickenpox cool the inflamed area and relieve itching.
How to treat chickenpox
Chickenpox is treated symptomatically: with antipyretic drugs, antihistamines in the form of tablets or ointments for external use. In some cases, taking antiviral medications is recommended to help the body fight off the infection faster. Mouth ulcers heal well with sea buckthorn oil and Solcoseryl ointment. You can also rinse your mouth with weak solutions of furatsilin, soda, and potassium permanganate. Herbal decoctions diluted with alcohol tinctures of propolis or calendula are also suitable.
Solcoseryl dental adhesive paste
Meda Pharma, Switzerland
Wound healing, angioprotective, membrane stabilizing, regenerating, cytoprotective, antihypoxic drug, which is available in the form of an injection solution, gel and ointment for external use.
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Preparations for treating skin ulcers relieve inflammation, disinfect, accelerate healing, dry, and reduce itching.
Rivanol
"Rivanol" is an antiseptic for external use in the form of a solution, effective in combating mainly coccal microorganisms (streptococci, staphylococci). It is these bacteria that usually cause complications with chickenpox (carbuncles, boils). "Rivanol" is used to spot treat ulcers 3-3 times a day. Contraindications: kidney problems and pregnancy.
Rivanol 0.1%
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Rivanol is an antiseptic, has antimicrobial activity, fights coccal microorganisms, and is used in gynecology, urology, surgery, dermatology, and ophthalmology.
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Why do they smear chickenpox with brilliant green?
Decorating a child with chicken pox with brilliant green is due to the fact that brilliant green helps dry out pimples with serous contents. Although brilliant green is an ordinary aniline dye dissolved in alcohol, it has a lot of positive aspects:
- has an antiseptic effect;
- has anti-inflammatory properties;
- has an antibacterial effect, successfully fights against diphtheria bacillus and Staphylococcus aureus.
It is necessary to smear brilliant green on pimples in order to prevent the addition of a bacterial infection and not to aggravate the course of the disease.
Using brilliant green correctly, you speed up the child’s recovery; the pimple dries out, because it is affected by alcohol. Many parents mistakenly believe that it is necessary to treat the skin with green liquid, because it has an antipruritic effect and kills the pathogen. This opinion is erroneous; the pathogen itself cannot kill the brilliant green virus, since it contains the herpes virus, and it is resistant to the action of the drug. To destroy it, medications based on acyclovir are needed.
One of the advantages of using brilliant green is that a person does not self-infect, spreading the liquid from burst blisters to new areas. In addition, no matter how many days you smear chickenpox with brilliant green, it will not give side effects, because it is approved for use even in infants.
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The answer to the question of why a child is smeared with brilliant green may be different - the liquid allows you to control the stage of the disease. That is, parents see when the child stops developing a new rash.
Of the minuses, of course, the difficulty of removing this substance from the skin in the future, and the frightening appearance of chickenpox in children. The child may not experience the symptoms as much as they will be afraid of themselves in the mirror.
Tsindol
“Tsindol” for chickenpox perfectly relieves inflammation, disinfects wounds, and dries out burst blisters. The suspension should be used to treat the rash 3-5 times a day, depending on the severity of the condition. "Tsindol" is completely safe, so it is prescribed to children under one year of age and to pregnant women. The only contraindication is intolerance to zinc oxide.
Tsindol
Yaroslavl Pharmaceutical Factory, Russia
Diaper rash, diaper rash, prickly heat, dermatitis, ulcerative skin lesions, superficial wounds, eczema in the acute phase, herpes simplex, streptoderma, trophic ulcers, burns, bedsores.
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Calamine
Calamine topical lotion is based on zinc and calamine oxide. The medicine for chickenpox relieves itching, irritation and inflammation well, and works as an antiseptic. “Calamine” is also as harmless as possible, but is not suitable for those who have individual sensitivity to zinc.
Calamine
The drug Calamine lotion is used in dermatological practice, in the treatment of diseases accompanied by itchy skin.
Therefore, the lotion is prescribed for the complex treatment of chickenpox, eczema, and psoriasis. Used for dermatitis, acne, herpes. Used in the treatment of skin rashes, herpes zoster, urticaria, rubella, etc. from 225
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Parents' Choice #4 – Calamine Lotion
Often used in the treatment of chickenpox in children. The drug fights itching well and has a calming effect. Delays the development of pathological processes.
After application, Calamine forms a protective film that protects the skin from the introduction of bacteria. Has an antibacterial effect.
Thanks to its natural composition, the product practically does not cause allergic reactions and can even be used to treat children. Allergic reactions are possible if you are intolerant to the lotion components. Before use in children, consult a pediatrician.
Applications of Calamine
Calamine can be applied externally 2 to 4 times a day. For chickenpox, lotion is applied to the blisters as they appear, as needed. Apply until crusts appear.
Furacilin
Wounds with chickenpox should be treated with a 0.02% solution of Furacilin 3-4 times a day (it is better to use a cotton pad). The product relieves inflammation, kills germs, and dries wounds well. "Furacilin" can also be used for ulcers on the mucous membranes.
Furacilin solution
Samaramedprom OJSC, Russia; PJSC "Biosintez", Russia; JSC Dalkhimfarm, Russia; Vips-Med, Russia
Externally: purulent wounds, bedsores, stage II – III burns, minor skin damage (including abrasions, scratches, cracks, cuts).
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Chlorhexidine
"Chlorhexidine" (or its analogue "Miramistin") for chickenpox is applied to the vesicles 2-3 times a day. The product is also suitable for rinsing your mouth. "Chlorhexidine" is a broad-spectrum antiseptic with antimicrobial and antifungal effects.
Chlorhexidine
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Prevention of sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia, ureaplasmosis, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes).
Disinfection of purulent wounds, infected burn surfaces; treatment of infections of the skin and mucous membranes in surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, urology (urethritis, urethroprostatitis), dentistry (gingivitis, stomatitis, aphthae, periodontitis, alveolitis). from 12
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How to smear rashes on mucous membranes: in the throat, in the mouth, on the genitals
In moderate and severe forms, a rash may appear on the mucous membranes and genitals. In this case, not only treatment, but also antiviral therapy plays a big role in treatment. Let's consider in more detail how to smear these rashes.
For the treatment of throat and mouth
To treat the throat, gargles are mainly used. Rinsing allows you to keep the mucous membrane clean. If vesicles are available, ointments are used. The patient must maintain a drinking regime. Avoid spicy, hard foods.
The following preparations are used in rinsing:
- Furacilin;
- Calendula tincture;
- Miramistin;
- Chamomile solution;
- Tonsilgon.
If the vesicles are available, treatment is performed that helps heal the mucous membrane after the vesicles are opened. To treat rashes in the throat, use:
- Solcoseryl;
- Kalgel (has a cooling effect);
- Sea buckthorn oil;
- Zelenka.
Treatment of genitals
Treatment of the genitals can be done using the following means:
- Fenistil gel (relieves itching);
- Desitin;
- Fukortsin;
- Zelenka;
- Miramistin.
Poksklin
Cooling mousse "Poksklin" for chickenpox has a completely natural base (panthenol, aloe vera, chamomile and lavender). The product cools and reduces scratching, so scars do not form. “Poksklin” relieves inflammation, has an antiseptic effect and accelerates the healing process of wounds.
Poksklin
PharmaVal AS, Netherlands
Poksklin cooling hydrogel was developed to relieve the symptoms of chickenpox over large areas of the body.
While spreading thick creams and ointments over the body can damage the blisters, the cooling hydrogel is very easy to apply and does not cause friction in sensitive areas when applied to the skin. PoxClean provides an immediate cooling effect, which significantly relieves itching. For this purpose, it can be used as many times as necessary. PoxClean contains the ingredient 2QR, a biologically active antibacterial complex. This component helps your child's natural skin immunity to block harmful bacteria. The antibacterial component in PoxClean is a polysaccharide obtained from the plant extract of Aloe Vera. It creates a barrier on the skin, thereby preventing the penetration and spread of bacteria on the surface of the skin. from 272
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Composition of Zelenka and pharmacological action
The brilliant green is based on a solution of brilliant green. This is an antiseptic substance that was developed by a British scientist. In his attempts to discover a cure for malaria, he was able to create substances with bright colors. At first these were purple and lilac solutions that were not removed from fabrics and other surfaces.
Doctors began to use this feature of giving color to substances to color reagents and microorganisms during microscopic studies. During this application, it turned out that microbes die under the influence of a brilliant green solution. This is how the antiseptic properties of brilliant green were discovered.
Fenistil
"Fenistil" is a safe antihistamine (antiallergic) drug of a new generation. To reduce the itching of chickenpox, antihistamines are used, this is especially true for children who cannot control themselves and scratch the wounds. It is not advisable to use Fenistil gel for chickenpox, since due to the treatment of large areas of the body it can be toxic to the body. But Fenistil drops for chickenpox are a good way to relieve itching. The number of drops is calculated based on the patient's weight.
Fenistil
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The antiallergic effect of Fenistil is associated with competitive blockade of H1-histamine receptors.
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Why isn't brilliant green used in the West?
Zelenka has long been considered a domestic medicine, despite the fact that it was developed in London. This is due to the fact that Europeans and the British very quickly abandoned the use of coloring medical products. The mentality of residents of European countries does not accept therapy that somehow distinguishes a sick person from healthy ones.
It was thanks to this that the white domestic adhesive plaster in the West acquired a flesh color, and the brilliant green was replaced with colorless antiseptic solutions. Pharmacies and medical institutions do not sell brilliant green solution. It was abandoned even in laboratories and clinics, where it is necessary to process medical instruments, premises and the hands of personnel.
Cetirizine
Doctors often prescribe Cetirizine (Zyrtec) for chickenpox. For children - in drops, for adults - in tablets. The drug relieves symptoms well in itchy allergic dermatoses, has no contraindications and is usually well tolerated.
Cetirizine
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seasonal and year-round allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis (itching, sneezing, rhinorrhea, lacrimation, conjunctival hyperemia);
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Fenkarol
Fenkarol is a relatively new anti-allergy drug on the pharmaceutical market, but has already proven its effectiveness and safety. The product is good at relieving itching and inflammation due to chickenpox. Typically, Fenkarol is well tolerated and has no side effects. The only contraindication is pregnancy.
Fenkarol
Olaina Chemical Plant, Latvia
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Contraindications to the use of brilliant green
In case of individual intolerance to brilliant green, treatment with brilliant green is contraindicated. In addition, if the skin lesion has a large area, it is not permissible to fill it with brilliant green, especially if the patient is a child. This is primarily due to the fact that using brilliant green in this case will cause severe pain.
In addition, you should remember that brilliant green is alcohol-based. Covering a large area of the child's body with alcohol solutions is contraindicated due to the high degree of absorption. Alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream through small superficial capillaries and ruptured vessels, resulting in an increased risk of alcohol intoxication.
