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What precautions to be taken for elders if they attacked by chickenpox? And how many days it will take the skin for getting back normal. Please suggest the diet during the chickenpox affected period.
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Dear Lybrate User Avoid direct contact with other people. The clothes of the infected person should be soaked in boiling water before washing so as to kill the virus. Crusts should also be burnt. Do not scratch the blisters or crusts as it may result in other complications such as bacterial infections. Use a nose mask while taking care of the patient and wash your hands with some disinfectant. Strictly follow the advice of your doctor. Roughly it will be cured within 15 to 20 days.
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