Do’s

• Take adequate rest till recovery.
• Keep the area dry and clean.
• Apply cold bag or ice cube locally for transient relief.
• Use sun protection like sunscreens

Don’ts

• Do not touch the lesions with bare hands. Wash your hands with soap water if you touch the lesions.
• Children should consciously avoid thumb sucking or nail biting.
• Avoid kissing an infected person.
• Do not share towels, clothing, etc. with an infected person.
• Avoid using common utensils, spoons, lip balms, etc.
• Breast-feeding mothers should avoid feeding their infected baby for about 3 weeks