After the rash from chickenpox turns into raised, fluid-filled blisters, the patient will have to endure great discomfort until the blisters finally drain and begin to dry up. They will become covered with scabs, as the healing process continues. The difficulty in much of this process is the ongoing nature of the rash and blisters. As some blisters heal up into scabs, other blisters will manifest, making a bit of a vicious cycle of itchiness, healing and discomfort, all combined, until the virus finally finishes its course. The chickenpox virus will continue to be contagious in the patient until all the blisters and scabs have completely healed and dried up.Next
