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Chickenpox spreads very easily through direct contact with someone who has the virus or by breathing in airborne droplets from an infected person's coughs or sneezes. You can also get it by touching the fluid from chickenpox blisters. The virus is contagious from about one to two days before the rash appears until all the blisters have crusted over, which usually takes five to seven days. People who haven't had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine are at risk of catching it, though it's most common in children under 12.

Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is part of the herpes virus family. However, it's not the same virus that causes common cold sores (herpes simplex virus type 1) or genital herpes (herpes simplex virus type 2).

After you recover from chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus stays dormant in your nervous system and can reactivate later in life as shingles, which causes a painful rash. While they're in the same viral family, chickenpox and the herpes simplex viruses are distinct conditions with different symptoms and transmission patterns.

Yes, adults can get chickenpox if they've never had it before or weren't vaccinated. In fact, chickenpox tends to be more severe in adults than in children, with a higher risk of complications like pneumonia, encephalitis, and bacterial skin infections. Adults may also experience more intense symptoms, including higher fever, more extensive rash, and longer recovery time. If you're an adult who's never had chickenpox, getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent infection.

It's rare but possible to get chickenpox more than once. Most people who've had chickenpox develop lifelong immunity, so a second infection is uncommon. However, some people may have had such a mild case the first time that their immune system didn't build strong protection. Additionally, the varicella-zoster virus stays dormant in your body after chickenpox and can reactivate later in life as shingles, which causes a different type of painful, blistering rash. While shingles is caused by the same virus, it's a distinct condition from chickenpox.

Online chickenpox treatments typically involve a virtual consultation with a licensed healthcare provider. During the consultation, you can discuss your symptoms, provide your medical history, describe when the rash appeared, and share photos of the rash to help your provider confirm the diagnosis.

You'll then receive a personalized treatment plan based on your needs, with medication recommendations and any necessary prescriptions. Your healthcare provider may also recommend home care measures like cool baths and calamine lotion to help relieve itching and discomfort.

It's important to be open and honest during your consultation to help your healthcare provider make an accurate diagnosis. Be sure to provide your doctor with detailed information, such as:

• Your symptoms and when the rash first appeared
• Whether you've been exposed to someone with chickenpox recently
• If you've had chickenpox before or received the chickenpox vaccine
• Underlying health conditions, medications you're taking, or if you're pregnant

The more information you can provide, the better your doctor can assess your symptoms, determine the best treatment approach, and advise on preventing transmission to others.

LifeMD offers online chickenpox treatments and can provide you with the prescriptions you need. You can have these sent to your local pharmacy, where your medication will be prepared for pick-up.

When it comes to treating chickenpox, antiviral medications like acyclovir work best when started within the first 24 hours of the rash appearing. If started early, you may notice that new blisters stop forming within a day or two, and existing blisters begin to crust over more quickly.

The full course of chickenpox typically lasts about five to seven days from when the rash first appears until all blisters have crusted over. Medications for itching and fever provide relief within hours of taking them. It's important to complete your full course of antiviral medication even if you start feeling better, and to avoid scratching the blisters to prevent scarring and secondary infections.