Chickenpox in children: can the rash be treated with brilliant green
Nowadays, the attitude towards the use of brilliant green in the treatment of chickenpox in children is ambiguous.
Although it cannot be said that brilliant green has completely disappeared from use, it is no longer the only means for treating rashes associated with this disease.
Brilliant green itself does not affect the virus; its task is to disinfect the rash and prevent inflammation and suppuration.
In this regard, it is not unique; other medications can be used for the same purpose: calamine, miramistin and fucorcin.
To relieve itching, your doctor may prescribe antihistamines.
The convenience of brilliant green is that it allows you to track the dynamics of rashes.
When every single spot is marked, the chances of you going through a breakout-free day are simply nonexistent.
And this is important, because 5 days after the last rash appears, the child is no longer contagious and can interact with other children.
Remember that chickenpox is a highly contagious and serious disease that can cause severe complications. Therefore, at the first symptoms of the disease, you should consult a doctor and follow his recommendations, and even better, take care of vaccination in advance.
