Conjunctivitis after chickenpox in children: treatment

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Chickenpox on the eye (varicella) is a viral disease that is transmitted by airborne droplets to both children and adults. Refers to herpetic infections; with timely treatment, it does not cause any dangerous consequences. Next, we will consider the causes, symptoms of the disease, how to treat chickenpox in a child’s eye, as well as preventive measures.

Rashes on the eyelids - a complication or the main symptom?

A rash on the eyes can appear as a complication of smallpox or as the main symptom of chickenpox. Chickenpox or smallpox is caused by a virus called Varicella-Zoster, which affects the skin. As a result, a rash appears all over the body. The virus is a type 3 herpes infection and can be transmitted by airborne droplets or tactile contact.

Infection on the skin is unlikely to cause disease, but contact of the mucous membrane with infection will certainly cause chickenpox. This principle of infection becomes dangerous for children who often scratch their eyes, despite their dirty hands, or put various objects in their mouths.

When an infection enters through the mucous membrane of the eye, a rash on the eyelid appears immediately, and a rash on the body a little later. In this case, an incorrect diagnosis may be made, the truth of which will soon be revealed. But when the virus enters through the oral mucosa or respiratory tract, a rash on the eyes may not appear. However, if a boil does appear, then this is a consequence of ineffective treatment of chickenpox.

Prevention

Preventive measures must be taken both before infection and during treatment for a speedy recovery. They all boil down to constantly strengthening the immune system. To do this, you need to lead an active lifestyle, exercise, eat a balanced diet and avoid nervous worries. This applies to both adults and children.

If there are people in the family or immediate environment who are sick with herpetic viral conjunctivitis, then it is necessary to limit communication and tactile contact with them as much as possible, wash clothes separately, eat and drink from different dishes. Home sanitization also plays an important role.

Chickenpox in the eyes is not a dangerous disease, but it can lead to decreased vision if treatment is not started at the initial stages of the disease. Therefore, when the first symptoms appear in an adult or child (rash on the eyelids and body skin), you should consult a doctor.

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How to treat

It is recommended to treat chickenpox on the mucous membranes of the eyes from the moment the first symptoms appear. This approach helps reduce the risks of secondary infection and complications.

If a child’s eye turns red due to chickenpox, it is recommended to treat the problem area with topical medications:

1. Antiviral drugs. Eye drops such as Poludana, Zovirax and Infagel ointments help against chickenpox localized on the eyelid.
2. Antibacterial medications. "Albucid" and "Ciprofloxacin" are recommended in case of suppuration of the mucous membranes of the organs of vision. These ointments are also used to prevent bacterial infections.
3. "Ophthalmoferon". The drug has a complex effect. The ointment stimulates local immunity and suppresses the activity of herperovirus.
4. "Aktipol". It is prescribed at the last stage of the disease, when ulcers form on the eyelid. "Aktipol" stimulates the regeneration of damaged tissues.

Antiviral ointments must be agreed with your doctor. Some of these drugs cause an allergic reaction.

In addition to drops for chickenpox in children, it is recommended to use general strengthening drugs. If the disease develops against the background of immunodeficiency, it is necessary to supplement the course of treatment with immunostimulating drugs.

Chickenpox in a child that has affected the mucous membranes can be treated with tebrofen ointment. Tobrex, which has a wide spectrum of action, helps to cope with bacterial infection of the conjunctiva.

Features of this form of the disease

The rash caused by the chickenpox virus is one of the most noticeable and main signs. Initially appearing on the body, it can move to the area of ​​the eyes and other mucous membranes. This complication has its own name - herpetic viral conjunctivitis, most often affecting only one eye. The inflammation process is sluggish, but has quite characteristic symptoms.

Chickenpox in the eyes tends to cause additional inflammation (without purulent discharge). In addition, follicles may form on the eyelid, and pain is felt when touched.

The most dangerous thing that chickenpox can entail on the mucous membrane of the eye is decreased vision, this is associated with clouding of the cornea. This condition does not always go away even several years after recovery.

And also a significant threat is bacterial infections, which is when purulent discharge is observed. In this case, the treatment will contain antibacterial drugs.

It is important to understand that during this course of the disease, only an ophthalmologist should select medications and a treatment regimen, especially if this complication occurs in a child.

Chickenpox is diagnosed before the eyes both visually and with the help of specialized studies and virological examinations of the affected areas. Only after this, based on the results, the treating specialist chooses the appropriate treatment.

Primary and main symptoms

The initial stage of the disease proceeds like a common cold, with slight fever, weakness and chills. These symptoms are caused by the immune system recognizing the virus in the body and beginning to fight the infection. 12 to 24 hours after infection, the lymph nodes become enlarged, a feeling of nausea appears, which can cause vomiting, and the skin becomes covered with small, reddened spots. Such symptoms turn out to be the cause of the spread of the Varicella-Zoster virus and its activity in the body. The above manifestations are the primary symptoms of chickenpox in children and adults.

Subsequently, redness on the skin develops into a rash with a pronounced protrusion. Pimples have a painful appearance with characteristic redness around the lesion, and the lesion itself enlarges and contains a transparent liquid. Soon enough, the pimple becomes covered with a hard crust.

Throughout the entire period of the disease, the rash is constantly renewed, so the skin is always covered with pimples of various stages - just red spots, blisters with a thin film and pimples with a hardened crust. Only towards the end of the healing process do new formations stop and old ones dry out. The skin regains its former healthy appearance.

It should be noted that after the appearance of a rash in various places throughout the body, the mucous membranes of the body - the oral cavity, eyelids, and genitals - are also exposed to a rash. If the skin rash is quite irritating in nature, then the itching on the mucous membranes, especially on the eye, turns out to be even more unpleasant and annoying.

Symptoms of conjunctivitis

The specific eye damage associated with chickenpox is called chickenpox conjunctivitis. It usually develops in young children and adolescents; for adults, this phenomenon is very rare. Most often, when the pathology develops, one eye is affected; bilateral damage is not common, usually in children with pathologies of the immune system.

Chickenpox conjunctivitis is characterized by certain signs that allow it to be distinguished from other eye lesions:

• When the conjunctiva is infected with the herpes virus, the eyes are red, very painful and watery.
• The eyelids are swollen, and over time a transparent blistering rash appears on them.
• When herpetic rashes appear, the eyes begin to itch very much, the child scratches them, which can lead to a bacterial infection.
• Photophobia develops, and clarity of vision is impaired.

If the eye of a child with chickenpox is red, swollen, and rashes in the form of transparent blisters appear on the upper or lower eyelid, chickenpox conjunctivitis should be suspected. You should immediately inform your doctor about this, since without treatment, chickenpox eye damage can lead to the development of complications.

The most dangerous consequences of herpetic inflammation of the conjunctiva are:

• The beginning of the inflammatory process.
• Scarring and clouding of the cornea.
• Cataract, glaucoma.
• Impaired visual acuity (myopia, farsightedness).

These complications arise only with untimely or incorrect therapy, so if chickenpox has spread to the eyes, you should not self-medicate, but consult a doctor as soon as possible to select the right medications.

An examination by a doctor is also necessary to rule out other complications that may accompany conjunctivitis, such as chickenpox encephalitis or meningitis.

The main signs of the disease in the eyes

Infection of the eye with a virus causes great discomfort in the child. The infection spreads to the mucous membrane after a rash appears on the skin. Characteristic signs of chickenpox in the eyes are:

• when inflammation occurs slowly;
• a rash appears on one of the eyes;
• the immediate area around the lesion and the lesion itself itch;
• high photosensitivity;
• redness and swelling of the eyelid;
• in some cases, white or yellowish discharge appears.

It is worth saying that inflammation is not active and is more assessed as sluggish. The mucous membrane is affected on the inside of the eyelid, but it is also clearly visible on the outside. Often, an infection that gets into the eye impairs vision, which can be restored for some time after the outbreak of the disease has passed. This complication has a therapeutic name - conjunctivitis.

Despite simple medical treatments, people often turn to folk remedies. However, we must remember that folk remedies, if they have a positive result, are often directed towards the visible part of the symptom. Thus, partial relief may be short-term, after which an exacerbation will occur again.

In the following photographs you can clearly see the rashes caused by chickenpox, mainly in children on the eyes and adjacent skin surfaces:

Chickenpox near the eye

Single rash

Multiple rash lesions

Conjunctivitis caused by chickenpox

Single inflammation below

Inflammation of the left eye in a child

Causes of chickenpox spread

The mild virus is transmitted from person to person through airborne droplets.
Once in the surrounding space as a result of a patient's cough or sneeze, chickenpox agents quickly dissipate in a dry, warm and closed room with the help of moving air currents. Then almost all people who have not been sick before have a risk of contracting chickenpox. In this way, healthy children in preschool institutions are affected after one child in the group becomes ill. In fact, the life activity of herpes is very short-lived outside the host’s body, so the pathogen dies quite quickly.

Especially destructive for him:

• prolonged heating;
• solar radiation;
• Fresh air.

You can get infected by contact with the source, allowing chickenpox agents to get on the epithelium in the mouth or eyes. For example, small children often play with each other, carrying various dirt with their hands onto mucous surfaces.

Read: Methods of treatment and prevention of stye on a child’s eye

Therefore, this infection is more related to childhood morbidity. In adults, type 3 herpes occurs only if infection is avoided in early childhood, if the immune system is not protected by developed antibodies.

Varieties

The disease is divided into two forms: acute and chronic. Acute viral conjunctivitis often occurs simultaneously with respiratory and infectious diseases. The process develops rapidly and is accompanied by pronounced symptoms. Chronic conjunctivitis develops gradually and slowly. It is characterized by a long course and mild symptoms.

The chronic process often occurs against the background of allergies, vitamin deficiency or metabolic disorders. People with ophthalmological disorders are at risk. Also, the risks of an inflammatory reaction increase with prolonged eye strain and working in poor lighting.

Let's consider other forms of the disease:

• herpetic. The causative agent is the herpes virus. The edge of the eyelid becomes very inflamed, the skin and cornea are also involved in the process;
• adenoviral. Most often occurs in young children. The incubation period of adenoviral conjunctivitis lasts from three to ten days;
• infectious. This is the most contagious form.

Let's look at the main signs of eye conjunctivitis in adults:

• formation of follicles on the eyelids;
• redness;
• lacrimation;
• itching;
• serous discharge;
• enlargement of regional lymph nodes;
• photophobia;
• foreign body sensation;
• decreased vision.

What cannot be processed

Chickenpox in children is accompanied by intense itching. In addition, at a certain moment, the blistering rashes open, and open wounds form in the affected area. Both factors contribute to the infection.

To avoid bacterial infection, areas where rashes and ulcers form, chickenpox is recommended to be treated with antiseptic compounds (in particular, a solution of brilliant green). However, the latter often contain alcohol, which causes burns to the mucous membranes. Therefore, you cannot apply brilliant green to the mucous membranes or the area around the eyes.

It is also not recommended to smear problem areas with tetracycline ointment or other antibacterial drugs without consulting a doctor. Excessive treatment of mucous membranes and skin with such medications inhibits local immunity, which contributes to an increase in the intensity of chickenpox manifestations and re-infection of the body.

The third important nuance that must be taken into account when treating the disease is that in case of such lesions of the mucous membranes, the use of hormonal medications is highly discouraged. This type of medication does not affect the virus or bacteria. But hormonal medications, like antibiotics, suppress the immune system, thereby provoking the development of complications.

Treatment of the virus and its complications

It is not for nothing that the disease is classified among a number of childhood ailments. Firstly, even in childhood, 75% of people manage to get chickenpox, and secondly, children tolerate this disease more easily. Subsequently, children who have had smallpox have a huge chance of never encountering this disease again. However, this is not a reason to refuse treatment.

As soon as a rash is discovered, which appears almost immediately after infection, the child should be protected from contact with other people, primarily due to the rapid spread of the virus.

The second reason for protecting the patient is the possibility of acquiring other diseases due to the appearance of open wounds on the skin. To put it simply, the chickenpox rash itches quite strongly, which forces the child to scratch it until the wounds, which can be the recipient of more complex infections.

If the disease progresses calmly, treatment is limited to drinking plenty of fluids and keeping close supervision so that the child does not scratch the rash. The important thing is that the rash affects the upper layers of the skin, so no scars remain after recovery. However, severe itching can cause the patient to disturb the sebaceous layers, which will leave small scars from chickenpox for a long period.

To reduce the feeling of itching, you can treat the pimple by smearing brilliant green on the pimple, but this measure will only slightly ease the itching and not get rid of it, so observation should not be canceled. Another way to relieve your baby's itching is to keep the skin comfortable. You should get rid of unnecessary clothes and allow your skin to breathe freely. Of course, the temperature in the room should not be low, but it should not be raised to such an extent that the child begins to sweat.

When complications appear or the disease drags on, a fairly effective antiviral drug, Acyclovir, can be prescribed. However, it should be remembered that the medicine is capable of providing beneficial properties only if the blood density is normal. If you become dehydrated or have thickened blood, the drug may harm your kidneys. To prevent this from happening, you should pay attention to the signs of dehydration:

• dark yellow urine;
• dry lips and mouth;
• low amount of urine;
• constant thirst;
• weakly palpable pulse.

The immune system, which once defeated the Varicella-Zoster infection, acquires powerful skills that allow it to forget about the disease forever. However, in the case of a depressed lymphatic system, the virus may reappear, but with different symptoms and a different name. The next manifestation of chickenpox is called herpes zoster. This name comes from the appearance of a rash around various parts of the body, including the lower back.

What do chickenpox pimples look like?

For this infection, the development of pimples has a certain character, which is not similar to the rash in other diseases. Each element that appears on the surface of the skin goes through only four stages of change.

It looks like this:

• spot - a formation of round shape and flat appearance that does not change color when pressed;
• papule - a transparent, compacted vesicle with liquid;
• vesicle - a weeping wound after a burst vesicle;
• crust – a dried layer of a pimple that appears regardless of the type of skin treatment.

This structure of the formation of rashes occurs on the epidermis. If the rash occurs in the tissues of the mucous membranes, then the healing process begins after the wound is restored without the formation of crusts.

In some cases of chickenpox, there is a blistering rash on the eyes, mouth and genitals. This indicates problems with the immune system and general weakening of health at the time of infection. In children, such phenomena are rare.

Folk remedies for chickenpox

One of the most unpleasant sensations during the period of chickenpox is itching. But with eye inflammation this is an even more intolerable sensation. There are many natural remedies that help alleviate the child’s condition. A tablespoon of the mixture, which includes lemon balm, chamomile, basil, and calendula, is brewed with 1 cup of boiling water. Place in a thermos and leave for 15 minutes, filter. Drink 0.5 glasses in the morning and evening 20 minutes before meals. A proven remedy for chickenpox are blueberries or juice from them, which contain an antiviral component against the causative agent of this disease.

Honey is considered a good healer for this disease. Mix the juice of one lemon and an equal part of honey. Give children 1 tbsp. spoon three times a day. Mix bergamot and olive oils in equal proportions. You can wipe the affected skin with this mixture or take baths with it, adding 10 drops per 10 liters of water. The product perfectly relieves itching.

How it manifests itself

The pathology usually affects one eye. But it happens that inflammation develops in both eyes. Conjunctivitis with chickenpox is accompanied by the following symptoms:

• redness, itching, pain;
• lacrimation;
• burning;
• redness, clouding of the cornea;
• uncomfortable, painful sensations when blinking;
• visual impairment (temporary);
• photophobia;
• purulent discharge (in case of infection);
• damage to the mucous membranes and eyelids by vesicles;
• malaise;
• increase in body temperature.

Conjunctivitis against the background of chickenpox is an illness with a long course. The cornea remains red for two weeks, and sometimes this period doubles. This depends on the state of the immune system, the severity of the disease, as well as the timeliness and correctness of the measures taken.

Conjunctivitis: an effective treatment method

A common concomitant disease with chickenpox is conjunctivitis, which may not go away for 7 to 30 days. The affected eye becomes inflamed and may lose 5 to 80% of its functional capacity during an exacerbation. To effectively cope with this unpleasant phenomenon, you need to remember that the main cause is a virus. Therefore, treatment, first of all, consists of weakening the virus and strengthening the immune system, and then the question arises of eliminating complications and symptoms.

At the beginning of inflammation, the periphery of the lesion is treated with brilliant green to prevent bacterial infection and relieve itching. However, dust in the air can also carry bacteria, which is why antibacterial eye drops are helpful.

Antiviral ointment Acyclovir or its analogues is applied under the eyelid. This will suppress the virus and give the body the opportunity to restore the epithelium of the eye mucosa.

Chickenpox - how to avoid complications?

The course of the disease is always accompanied by severe itching, so it is very important to prevent scratching the ulcers, which can cause open wounds. With open wounds, there is a high risk of infection with Staphylococcus aureus. You need to communicate with a sick child, read books, and offer interesting tasks. Such entertainment will keep your baby from getting bored, distract him from illness, and reduce the likelihood that he will seriously damage his skin by scratching the sores.

To protect yourself from infection, adults must limit tactile contact with the child during this period, and also prevent the baby from communicating with other children and wash his clothes separately from other things. The condition of children with reduced immunity should be constantly monitored by a doctor, because weak protective functions of the body can allow the infection to develop further. When the virus enters the lungs, chickenpox pneumonia begins, which is characterized by first a dry and then a wet cough. Manifestations of conjunctivitis, which can seriously affect the condition of the visual organs, are also dangerous.

One of the common complications in the treatment of children is dendritic keratitis with damage to the anterior corneal epithelium. To prevent deterioration of conjunctivitis, it is necessary to treat the disease taking into account its nature. The herpes virus, which includes chickenpox, must be combated with the use of antiviral drugs; antibacterial agents will be powerless. They can be used if the course of viral conjunctivitis is also complicated by a bacterial infection. Proper treatment of ulcers with antiseptic drugs, monitoring the condition of the child’s skin, balanced nutrition - all this will help a speedy recovery without complications.

Treatment of pathology in young children

Not all drugs that have antiviral, antibacterial, or immunomodulatory effects are indicated for the treatment of chickenpox and conjunctivitis in young children. To help your baby get rid of the disease without causing harm, the first thing to do if alarming symptoms occur is to go to the hospital.

The doctor will select a safe and effective drug. To treat conjunctivitis with chickenpox in children, the use of eye ointments is often prescribed: Florenal, Tebrofen ointment, Bonafton. Treatment of the mucous membrane is carried out two to three times a day.

Doctors also strongly recommend:

• keep the room clean;
• ventilate the room;
• change underwear and bed linen twice a day;
• give the patient more fluids;
• Avoid scratching the rash.

Chickenpox in front of a child

Many parents know how to cope with the chickenpox virus because they have already heard about it, or have gone through this stage themselves. However, if complications such as chickenpox occur on the eye, the child may become concerned about the health of the little patient.

As with the normal course of the disease, the key symptom of chickenpox in the eyes is a rash and itching. If you do not stop scratching the papules (pimples) that appear, they will become infected and in this case it will be much more difficult to treat the patient.

Prevention

In order to avoid such unpleasant situations, during the underlying illness you need to maintain hygiene, treat rashes and, if necessary, take prescribed medications. The room where the patient is located should be well ventilated. An infectious disease such as chickenpox causes adynamia (loss of strength), so the baby needs help maintaining vitamin balance.

Treatment of chickenpox in the eye in children

Chickenpox in children often goes away without complications, but if it does appear before the eyes, the following drugs are used:

• Poludan is an antiviral drug; there are no age restrictions for its use.
• Albucid - antibacterial eye drops approved for use in children;
• Oftalmoferon is a drug intended for the treatment of viral eye diseases in children.

Do not forget to disinfect the affected area before dripping or smearing the main medication (Furacilin, Chlorhexidine, Fukortsin).

Important! The medication for the treatment of chickenpox on the eye, its dose and duration of therapy is determined only by an ophthalmologist, depending on the age of the child, the type of disease and its severity.

Danger of consequences and prevention

Of course, such an inflammatory process in the eye can be avoided if treatment for chickenpox is started in time. However, for various reasons this does not always work out. The cornea affected by the virus poses a great danger. In this case, the eye partially loses its visual ability.

Preventive measures will help you avoid unpleasant consequences. The main weapon against the virus is high immunity. It is worth taking daily walks for several hours so that the immune system has the opportunity to strengthen. The correct approach to a child’s nutrition also affects the functioning of the immune system. A young body must fully receive all the necessary vitamins and minerals.

Teaching a child to be clean plays an important role. Soap and a towel will not provide the necessary resistance to a viral infection, but will become a serious obstacle to bacteria, which will allow the immune system to focus on the Varicella-Zoster virus and get rid of terrible complications in the eyes.

Is it possible to warn?

To avoid the spread of chickenpox to the eye area, it is necessary to follow some preventive recommendations. It is especially important to observe the rules of personal hygiene. Such a pathological process is a complicated form of the disease, so it is necessary to begin treatment of the pathology at an early stage of development. To prevent the spread of the virus, you must thoroughly wash your hands with antiseptics after treating rashes. It is equally important to spend more time in the fresh air and strengthen the immune system through proper nutrition.

What do doctors advise?

Doctors advise that at the first signs of chickenpox, protect yourself from even small drafts and chapped eyes in order to avoid complications with concomitant conjunctivitis.

Doctors are quite skeptical about the use of folk remedies, even if the methods bring positive results. The thing is that the danger of conjunctivitis is great enough to take risks. Experts note that it is better to consult a doctor without hesitation about decoctions and lotions than to self-medicate with the risk of partially losing vision for life.

The disease is quite popular and almost everyone suffers from it, but it is not as dangerous as complications and concomitant diseases. Therefore, a correct lifestyle, personal hygiene (but not excessive) and timely consultation with a doctor will help strengthen the body and avoid extra days of illness.

Diagnosis of conjunctivitis with chickenpox in children

To receive adequate treatment, it is necessary to diagnose herpetic viral conjunctivitis in the laboratory, because the range of therapeutic measures depends on the type of disease. The fact is that chickenpox is of viral origin, but then a bacterial infection can also join it.

How is conjunctivitis diagnosed after chickenpox:

• external examination by a specialist who records the condition of the eyeball, conjunctiva, and the presence of discharge;
• bacteriological examination of a smear from the conjunctiva;
• cytological examination of a scraping or smear;
• examination of tear fluid and blood serum.

If bacteria are present in the biomaterial, antibacterial treatment will be prescribed. The causative agent of the disease can also be identified by cytological examination, which at the cellular level helps determine the viral or bacterial nature of the disease. Sometimes, if a viral origin of the disease is suspected, a serological test may be prescribed, in which the discharge is checked for the presence of antigens and antibodies.

Many parents are faced with the inability to get an appointment with an ophthalmologist because their child has chickenpox, although consultation with a specialist is really necessary to receive adequate treatment. In this case, you need to contact a hospital rather than a local specialist. Chickenpox examination and subsequent treatment will be carried out in the isolation ward. Conjunctivitis after chickenpox is dangerous due to the appearance of other complications: the development of dendritic keratitis, clouding of the cornea, etc., so it is important to start treatment in a timely manner.

Conjunctivitis with chickenpox

Conjunctivitis with chickenpox is a serious pathological process associated with enlarged blood vessels and irritation of nerve endings. Cloudiness of the cornea causes significant impairment of vision.

The causative agent of chickenpox is the herpes virus. The rash first appears on the skin and then moves to the mucous membrane of the eyelid.

The following features are characteristic of conjunctivitis with chickenpox:

• the lesion affects only one eye;
• long course;
• blisters on the eyelids are accompanied by itching;
• photophobia;
• tearfulness;
• redness;
• purulent discharge. This is an indicator of a bacterial infection.

When scratching, the eyes become even more inflamed. When pressed, pain occurs. Sometimes erosions and ulcers appear on the surface of the mucous membrane. Corneal clouding may persist even several years after treatment.

The main goal of the treatment process is to eliminate the underlying disease. Complex treatment includes drug therapy and local procedures with eye rinsing and disinfection. To stop the inflammatory reaction and prevent complications, antiviral and antimicrobial drugs are prescribed.

Important! Albucid is a universal drug that is used for all forms of conjunctivitis.

Traditional medicine will help alleviate the child’s condition. Let's look at some effective recipes:

• take lemon balm, chamomile, calendula, basil. A tablespoon of dry raw materials is poured with a glass of boiling water. The product should be infused in a thermos for fifteen minutes, after which it is filtered. In the morning and evening, drink the decoction half an hour before meals;
• mix lemon juice in equal proportions with honey. Take a tablespoon three times a day;
• Combine bergamot and olive oil in equal proportions. The resulting product is wiped over the affected areas of the skin. You can also take oil-based medications. To do this, add ten drops of the oil mixture to ten liters of water;
• A glass of barley is boiled in five liters of water. After the product is filtered, it is used to wipe the body;
• Brew sixty grams of calendula in a liter of water. The product is filtered and added to the bath.

Treatment of inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye

If conjunctivitis occurs with chickenpox, you should make an appointment with a doctor as soon as possible, especially if a child is sick. The visual organs of newborns are vulnerable, and untimely or incorrect therapy can lead to significant deterioration of vision and myopia.

When conjunctivitis occurs as a result of chickenpox, doctors prescribe the following drugs for a speedy cure:

1. Artificial tear drops are used to relieve symptoms.
2. Antiviral compounds: Zovirax, Poludan, Infagel.
3. Every morning, wash your eyes with a solution of potassium permanganate or Furacilin.
4. Antibiotics (for purulent inflammation): Albucid, Ciprofloxacin.
5. Immunostimulating drugs: Oftalmoferon.

Acyclovir is often prescribed for the treatment of conjunctivitis with chickenpox. This remedy helps fight the virus, normalize general condition and well-being.

Alternative medicine

It is also possible, in order to improve the general condition, increase the body’s protective properties and speed up recovery, to use alternative medicine compounds. Medicines from medicinal plants will help in the fight against pathology. The main thing is that in case of conjunctivitis with chickenpox, it is advisable to use them and with the permission of the doctor.

1. Birch infusion helps eliminate unpleasant symptoms - burning, itching, redness, lacrimation. 30 g of leaves are steamed with boiling water - 300 ml, after which they are put in a warm place for two hours. Moisten a gauze pad in the filtered infusion and apply it to the affected eye for five minutes. The procedure is carried out two to three times a day.
2. Blueberry juice will help in the fight against illness. It should be consumed 30-50 ml twice a day.