Chicken pox contagious

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How long does it take to cure chicken pox completely . What is the contagious period of this disease . I have been suffering from chicken pox for last 5 days now .How long I should keep away from people ?

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist 16 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi

Dermatologist 16 yrs exp Mumbai

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Till the blisters dry up. If you start treatment, you will not be contagious for long and you will not get new crops of rashes. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination and treatment advice.

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