Treatment for Chickenpox and Shingles
An important piece of treating both chickenpox and shingles is managing your symptoms. The illness will need to run its course. You can manage symptoms of the rash and soothe itching skin by:
- taking lukewarm baths
- applying unscented lotions
- wearing lightweight, soft, and loose-fitting clothing
- antihistamine medications or topical ointment.
For both diseases, doctors may prescribe antiviral medications [6] to fight complications that the virus may cause. While the antiviral medication won’t cure you of the varicella virus, it may lessen the severity of symptoms and help your body heal faster.