This rash itches a lot. Spots continue to appear for one to five days and subside over a week or two. F. Normally chickenpox is a relatively minor illness that lasts about 10 days in children and a little longer in adults. Most chicken pox infections require no special treatment. A child with chicken pox should be kept out of school for about one week.
Children can generally return to school or day care when all the blisters have scabbed over.
You don't have to wait until all the blister scabs fall off. Younger children often have milder symptoms and fewer blisters than older children or adults. In most children, chicken pox is more uncomfortable than it is dangerous. If you are uncertain about the diagnosis, have a question, or if there seems to be a complication, call your doctor. Your doctor can guide you in watching for complications and help you choose medication to help relieve your child's itching.