Contents:
- Why does itchiness appear on chickenpox?
- What is the result of scratching chicken pox?
- How to reduce itching?
Chicken pox can attack anyone and at any time. The most visible characteristic of this disease is the appearance of red itchy itch. Itching in chickenpox can be very annoying, but he said it should not be scratched. Why is it, is it difficult for chicken pox to not be scratched? What are the consequences if scratching chicken pox?
Why does itchiness appear on chickenpox?
A few days before lenting chicken pox appears, you will experience fever, no appetite, until muscle aches. After that, then the reddish colored stalks begin to appear one by one accompanied by intense itching.
This itching in chickenpox comes from chemicals contained in the clear liquid in the leaf. So, the nerves on the surface of the skin assume that the chemical is a foreign object that must be removed.
Well, the nerve signal is forwarded to the brain and the central nerve will order the body parts to get rid of the foreign substance. When that happens, you will reflexively scratch the resilient part of smallpox as the brain response described earlier.
This mechanism also occurs when a mosquito is biting you. At that time, the nerves will think that there is a foreign substance that must be removed from the surface of the skin then will order the hand to do it by scratching it.
Yes, scratching chicken pox is the body's response to the disease. So it's very natural if you feel very itchy to not be able to hold it back.
What is the result of scratching chicken pox?
It is difficult to deny, the itching in chicken pox is really 'adorable' and it feels like immediately scratching all parts of the affected body. However, the suggestion not to scratch these stems turned out to have a strong reason.
When reddish redness of chicken pox is scratched, you unconsciously risk making the skin that is in trouble becomes blisters. Especially if you are too excited with all your might to scratch it.
This will actually cause the wound to be more difficult to remove, resulting in unsightly scars on the skin later. In addition, the result of scratching chicken pox can also increase the chances of germs entering into smallpox blisters on the skin. Secondary infections will appear as a result. Broken spatula also risks increasing transmission of infection from the chickenpox.
That is why, if you notice people who have had chickenpox, they may still have some typical marks that are difficult to remove. This is because of his habit of not being able to restrain himself when scratching the itchy chicken pox.
But do not worry, your patience not to scratch lenting chicken pox will bear sweet fruit. Because, in a period of three to four days the itching usually starts to decrease slowly.
How to reduce itching?
Even though the itching appears very painful, as much as possible hold yourself to not scratch it. As a solution, try gently tapping the itchy part of the skin. Make sure the hands are clean and the nails have been cut short, to prevent the cracking of chicken pox from rupturing.
Usually, doctors will prescribe several drugs that can reduce itching and speed up the healing process of smallpox. Whether it's drinking medicine, topical lotion, or powder. You are also advised to use loose clothing with comfortable material, and avoid heavy activities that will make the body sweat.
Try to drink lots of water so that the virus that lives in your body disappears faster. Finally, get enough rest every day.
