Chicken Pox at 26: Should I Be Worried? Tips for Preventing Scars and Remedies

  • Thread starter Thread starter vipulj
  • Start date Start date
AI Thread Summary
A user shares their experience of contracting chicken pox at 26, expressing concern about the severity and potential for scarring. They seek advice on precautions to prevent after-scars and effective remedies. Responses highlight the importance of preventing infection by washing rashes gently and suggest using oatmeal-based body washes and calamine lotion for relief. Some users share personal anecdotes, noting that chicken pox can occur in adulthood and mentioning the risk of developing shingles later in life. One participant reports that calamine lotion was ineffective for them, raising concerns about itchiness and scarring. The discussion emphasizes the need for proper care during the illness to minimize complications.
vipulj
Chicken pox at 26!
Rashes started appearing suddenly 2 days back and I didn't know until I visited the doctor today evening.
I wonder is anyone else here has had a bout of chicken pox in adulthood.
Is it really bad?
What precautions should I take to prevent after-scars from the pox?
Any other remedy that works?
:cry:
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Oh, that's not good. :frown:

http://www.nfid.org/factsheets/varicellaadult.html
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Don't let the pustules get infected. Wash them gently.

On our kids, we used an oatmeal-based body wash, Aveeno.
 
Bit of calamine lotion for the pustules and you'll be fine! My mate caught it aged 21, how we laughed (only to make light of the potential severity of his condition of course!)
 
vipulj said:
Chicken pox at 26!

Watch out for shingles at 46.
 
Les Sleeth said:
Watch out for shingles at 46.

:smile: :smile: A woman I know, who's fifty six, has the shingles... :-p
 
Calamine lotion didn't seem to work for me at all. It just got all dry and pink. My itch factor didn't seem to decrease.
 
I slightly pressed some of the blisters initially when I didn't know it was pox.
I hope they don't turn into scars. :((
 

Similar threads

Girlfriend needs a break. Something to be worried about?
Replies
14
Views
9K
Was I Wrong for Standing Up to My Bully in Class?
Replies
36
Views
13K
'Chemtrails' causing Morgellons disease?
Replies
8
Views
10K
Focus all of your ire on me, if you would
Replies
4
Views
2K
Medical Pityriasis Rosea: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Replies
7
Views
17K
Something i must share before i go mad
Replies
19
Views
4K
How Bad are Things Looking for Me, or am I OK?
Replies
7
Views
2K
Other Should I Repeat My First Year of Physics Undergrad Due to Multiple Sclerosis?
Replies
3
Views
2K
Good progress in my studies, bad progress in my self-esteem
Replies
15
Views
8K
What if Gravity could be controlled?
Replies
1
Views
3K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top