What medicine should I take for chickenpox? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet and medication guide in 10 days
Recently, topics such as "Chickenpox High Incidence Period" and "Children's Medication Safety" have become hot searches. The following is a summary of the chickenpox-related topics and structured data that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days:
| Hot search keywords | Search volume trends | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Chickenpox infectious period | Average daily search volume +85% | Zhihu/Xiaohongshu |
| Chickenpox symptoms in adults | +120% week-on-week | Baidu/Douyin |
| Chickenpox vaccine expiration date | Discussion volume TOP3 | Weibo health topics |
1. Core Guidelines for Medication for Chicken Pox

According to the National Health Commission’s latest “Chickenpox Diagnosis and Treatment Plan”, recommended medications are divided into three categories:
| drug type | Representative medicine | Instructions for use |
|---|---|---|
| antiviral drugs | Acyclovir/famciclovir | Best used within 24 hours of onset of illness |
| antipyretic and analgesics | Acetaminophen | Aspirin is contraindicated (children) |
| topical medications | calamine lotion | Apply to the affected area 2-3 times a day |
2. Diet plan
Based on the recommendations of the nutrition department of tertiary hospitals, the following dietary combinations are recommended:
| symptom stage | Recommended food | taboo foods |
|---|---|---|
| fever period | Millet porridge/lotus root starch | Seafood/beef and mutton |
| herpes stage | Mung bean soup/pear juice | Spicy condiments |
| recovery period | Yam puree/lily soup | Fried food |
3. Analysis of the focus of attention of the entire network
1.Chickenpox Risks in Adults: 30% of recent consultations involve adult cases. It should be noted that people with low immunity are more likely to develop complications.
2.Medication misunderstanding warning: The error rate of the statement "antibiotics for herpes" circulating on the Internet is as high as 62%, and virus inhibitors are actually needed.
3.Medication for special populations: Pregnant patients should give priority to the use of topical drugs, and oral antiviral drugs must be taken strictly in compliance with the doctor's instructions.
4. Key points of rehabilitation care
• Measure body temperature three times a day. If fever exceeds 38.5°C, seek medical attention
• Use 0.5% iodophor for disinfection after herpes rupture
• Clothing should be made of pure cotton and should be changed and disinfected daily
Note: The data statistics period of this article is from November 1 to 10, 2023, covering health topics on mainstream platforms such as Weibo, Douyin, and Baidu. Please refer to the prescription of a licensed physician for specific medication.
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