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Chicken pox can attack anyone, anytime. The most visible characteristic of this disease is the appearance of itchy red bellies. The itchiness of chickenpox can be very annoying, but he says it shouldn't be scratched. Why is it that the chickenpox resilience cannot be scratched? What are the consequences if you scratch chickenpox?
Why does chickenpox itch?
A few days before the chickenpox boil appears, you will experience a fever, no appetite, and muscle soreness. After that, only then reddish-colored blisters began to appear one by one accompanied by intense itching.
The itching sensation in chickenpox comes from chemicals contained in the clear liquid in the sores. So, the nerves on the surface of the skin perceive the chemical as a foreign object that must be removed.
Well, these nerve signals are transmitted to the brain and the central nerve will order the body parts to get rid of these foreign substances. When that happens, you will reflexively scratch the resilient part of the smallpox in response to the brain 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 and then will order the hand to do it by scratching it.
Yes, scratching chickenpox is the body's response to the disease. So it is natural for you to feel so itchy that you can't stand it.
What is the result of scratching chickenpox?
It's hard to deny, the itchiness of chickenpox is “cute” and it feels like you want to scratch all the affected parts of your body. However, this suggestion not to scratch the resilience has good reasons.
When the resilient redness of chickenpox is scratched, you unconsciously run the risk of causing skin problems to become chafed. Especially if you are too excited with all your might to scratch it.
This will in fact make the wound more difficult to remove, causing unsightly scars on the skin later. In addition, the result of scratching chickenpox can also increase the chances of germs getting into the smallpox blisters on the skin. A secondary infection will emerge as the end result. Broken elastic also has the risk of increasing the transmission of the infection from the chickenpox.
That is why, if you pay attention to people who have had chickenpox, they may still have some characteristic marks that are difficult to remove. This is because of his habit of not being able to hold back when scratching the itchy chickenpox resilience.
But don't worry, your patience not to scratch the chickenpox resilience will bear sweet fruit. The reason is, within three to four days usually the itching will begin to gradually decrease.
How can you reduce itching?
Even though the itching that appears is excruciating, as much as possible refrain from scratching it. As a solution, try gently patting the itchy skin. Make sure the hands are clean and the nails have been cut short, to prevent the chickenpox sore from breaking.
Usually, the doctor will prescribe several drugs that can reduce the itching and speed up the healing process of smallpox. Whether it's oral medicine, lotion topical medication, or powder. You are also advised to wear loose clothing with comfortable materials, and avoid strenuous activities that will make the body sweat.
Try to drink lots of water so that any viruses that live in your body will disappear more quickly. Finally, get enough rest every day.
