So, I'm wondering when it's safe to have sex after having chicken pox? There aren't any new blisters coming up anymore, and the ones I have are drying out. It's been about 5 days since I found out I had it. What's the deal with this?

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It's safe to refrain from sexual intercourse for atleast a period of 3-4 weeks to avoid cross infection.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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So, I'm wondering when it's safe to have sex after having chicken pox? There aren't any new blisters coming up anymore, and the ones I have are drying out. It's been about 5 days since I found out I had it. What's the deal with this?

It's safe to refrain from sexual intercourse for atleast a period of 3-4 weeks to avoid cross infection.

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I'm thinking about stopping Melacare and I'm a bit worried about any side effects. What steps should I follow to do it safely? And once I stop using it, is it okay to apply aloe vera gel with vitamin E on my skin at night? Would love to get your advice on this.

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