http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/urgent-adult-chicken-pox-warning It's Time to Act. OCD Action provides support and information for people affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:15:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/search.php http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/urgent-adult-chicken-pox-warning#post-34128 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:51:37 +0000 hellything 34128@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ I have just experienced adult chicken pox. I was not only very ill but the scabs are the worst night-mare for us CSPers. <br /> <br /> But I have good news. For me I had a wonderful GP who immediately prescribed me anti-viral tablets with the same active ingredient that treats cold sores (You must start these within a day or so of the blisters starting). It prevented the 2nd wave of lumps progressing to blisters (which all scab).<br /> <br /> I also used his logic and applied cold sore cream to the 2 blisters and many lumps that came up on my face (the lumps went away without scabbing).<br /> <br /> I couldn't help but pick the scabs on my body but using hydro-colloid dressings meant I have been left with red marks that will eventually fade but no deep pits.<br /> <br /> The really good news is that there is a vaccine. I advise that if you haven't had chicken pox (At least 10% of the population) and have CSP then demand to be vaccinated now! <br /> <br /> Good luck <br /> <br /> H<br /> x