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Medicine's Amy Edwards recommends chickenpox treatment

Media | November 18, 2025 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Chickenpox treatment: Medication, lifestyle changes and more

Everyday Health: Amy Edwards, assistant professor of pediatrics, recommended treating fevers or minor aches from chickenpox with acetaminophen (Tylenol). “You should absolutely not use aspirin, as this can cause a rare complication known as Reye’s syndrome,” said Edwards.