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Have Had Chickenpox, Blisters. Prescribed Zinkolie Cream. Is Rubbing Alcohol An Equally Good Solution?
I've had chicken pox 4 days ago. Went to my doctor and was prescribed with Zinkolie cream to be applied on the blisters and was advised not to take a bath. But until now, no blisters have scabbed. The cream is water resistant. Should I remove the cream? If so, can I use rubbing alcohol using a cotton ball since water alone cannot do the trick? Thank you!
Wed, 6 Nov 2013
Hi blisters subside in chickenpox .no need to wipe them out.use of antiviral zovirax oral .antibiotic twice daily.anti inflammatory agent twice daily and application of calamine lotion as a soothening agent can treat chickenpox.post inflammatory scarring can be cured by hexilak silicone gel in the night and evion cream in the morning
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