Smallpox pain should keep bath

Although the Sick Kids Should Smallpox fixed shower

WHEN smallpox, whether your child should bathe? Question that often comes to mind Moms. So, is it justified?

According to Dr. Alan R Tumbelaka SpA (K) of an infection and the Division of Tropical Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics Faculty of medicine-RSCM, despite being sick is no excuse for not bathing, even for people with chickenpox. Indeed, some say not to bathe, so scars that resemble chicken pox scarring is fast drying. In fact, this assumption is wrong! Precisely viruses, bacteria or germs are attached on the surface of the skin will grow fast if not cleaned the bathroom, for example.

"Actually chickenpox to dry naturally for treatment on the advice of a doctor. Generally could dry up after one week later, "he answers reader questions consultation Moms & Kiddie, Thursday (22/07/2010).

About how to bathe your child is exposed to chicken pox, he said, there is no special rule. Only, do not rub like bathing in general, quite washed away. Better to use a liquid soap containing antiseptic, simply pour into the small tub.

"For water, can use tap water, do not need to use boiled water. Need to be considered when drying your baby's body should not be rubbed, Moms stick-pressed enough towels in the wet parts of the body that is not chicken pox scars open again, "he explained.

Recognizing the Symptoms of Chicken Pox

According to Dr. Alan, chickenpox (varisella simplex) is an acute and contagious disease caused by the varicella virus zooster. Transmission through the air sprinkling of secretion of mucus, coughing and sneezing. However, as the disease caused by a virus, such as influenza, chicken pox can also be cured by itself if not found complications. In other words, even if untreated endurance baby nice and able to fight the virus, it can heal itself. With an incubation period of about 2-3 days.

"Early symptoms of patients will experience a slight fever, runny nose, feel tired, lethargic and weak. Usually parents are often deceived and ignored it because it considers only the common cold. When Moms jelly, signs like these are early symptoms of chicken pox, "he explained.

Advanced symptoms, he continued, usually small raised red spots that turn into fluid-filled bumps clear and has a reddish base. When it appears spots like this, parents should bring the child to the doctor immediately. Within 3-4 days vesicles (fluid containing water) will be spread throughout the body, from the chest first and then to the face, shoulders and other limbs. At this stage is usually accompanied by intense itching all over his body. If it was so, experienced smallpox child should be immediately addressed by a doctor or medical team at the local hospital.

Thus an article about chicken pox usually attack the caravan of children or adults.

Sources: www.okezone.com