Question
How can I relieve the itching from chickenpox? Can I have sexual intercourse?
Answer
Based on your described symptoms of fever accompanied by skin blisters, you have been diagnosed with chickenpox at a local hospital. Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, characterized by fever and widespread skin eruptions with blisters, accompanied by itching. Treatment primarily involves antiviral therapy. Since you are already receiving treatment, it is recommended to continue following your doctor’s instructions, avoid scratching to prevent the blisters from breaking and becoming infected. Additionally, sexual intercourse may deplete energy, lower immunity, and be detrimental to disease recovery. Moreover, at this time, the quality of sperm may be affected, which is not conducive to fetal health. Therefore, it is not advisable to have sexual intercourse or become pregnant. Please note to rest well, drink plenty of water, avoid catching a cold, and continue with regular treatment to accelerate recovery. I hope my answer is helpful to you.