If in kindergarten appeared carrier of the virus chickenpox, it is almost certain she is sick the whole group. Interestingly, in Czarist Russia to chicken pox neighbor children brought their kids to routinely close this topic.
The main symptoms of the disease - rash and itching - usually appear 1-3 weeks after infection. This is his incubation period, after which the patient's temperature rises rapidly to 38-39, 5 degrees. Simultaneously, the body appear pink spots, which will eventually become blisters filled with fluid. They are not in any way be squeezed. During the first 3-4 days, the rash may be formed not only on the skin but also in mucosa - eyes, genital mouth.
Within a day of the contents of transparent bubbles becomes cloudy, and they shrivel and turn into brown crust that after 2-3 weeks begin to fall away.
Special drugs from chickenpox does not exist. All treatment of the disease boils down to in order to minimize discomfort from it. Children must first mow nails, as they are unlikely to hold out and will not be scratched, experiencing itchy skin. Therefore, a hotbed of infection, which is the long nails, an urgent need to remove. Otherwise, the bubbles will turn into ulcers that will further disturb the patient and will long remain in the body in the form of scars.
It should also be more likely to change underwear is better to wear already worn things - they are softer and less concerned about the child's body. The patient is better not to coddle because sweat enhances itching.
The diet of the kid (and adult, of course, too) should be plenty of vitamins that help to better transfer the disease. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids as the heat dehydrates the body. It is best to drink cranberry juice, broth hips, black currant tea.
If the itching does not subside for a long time, it is possible to see a doctor, who will advise to accept an appropriate antihistamine.