Treatments for Chickenpox

In most children, chickenpox is mild and will naturally run its course and go away on its own. In these cases, treatment focuses on relieving the symptoms.

Treatment may involve the following:

Medications Other treatments

There are no surgical options for the treatment of chickenpox.

References

Galil K, Brown C, Lin F, et al. Hospitalizations for varicella in the United States, 1988 to 1999. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2002;(10):931-935.

The Merck Manual of Medical Information. 17th ed. Simon and Schuster, Inc.; 2000.

CDC Diseases and Conditions index, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/DiseasesConditions.

Ratner AJ. Varicella-related hospitalizations in the vaccine era. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2002;(10):927-931.

Revision Information

Reviewer: Michael Woods, MD
Review Date: 10/2012
Update Date: 10/11/2012

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.