Can I wash my hair if I have the measles?

Rubella is a skin disease caused by a viral infection, which is contagious. Skin contact with rubella patients should be avoided to prevent infection. Rubella patients can wash their hair regularly, and the water temperature for hair washing should be controlled at around 40 degrees. High temperature can exacerbate skin itching, and sensitive shampoo may also irritate the scalp. Additionally, patients should avoid soaking or scrubbing the skin, which can stimulate the skin nerves. In general, the daily life of rubella patients can be normal, including washing their faces and hair. After five days of rash onset, the disease is generally no longer contagious.

1. Attention should be paid to the water temperature when bathing. Warm water is preferred, with a temperature ranging from 37 to 42 degrees Celsius. Hot water can exacerbate skin itching and increase blood temperature, leading to the release of more allergens from the skin, thus aggravating the condition and delaying recovery.

2. Stimulating shower gels should be avoided as they can irritate the skin surface, leading to wound ulceration and potentially causing complications. Mild soaps can be used as a substitute for shower gels.

3. Vigorous scrubbing of the skin should be avoided during bathing as it can easily cause wounds to rupture, potentially leaving scars or leading to infection. Instead, a wet towel should be used to gently cleanse the skin. If conditions permit, bathing with mugwort leaves can help promote the recovery of urticaria.

4. Female patients with rubella are advised to undergo blood tests at the CDC to confirm the diagnosis. If confirmed, they will not need to receive MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccination when preparing for pregnancy, as infection with the rubella virus during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage. Once a diagnosis of rubella is confirmed by the CDC, there is no need to worry about future infections, as both rubella and measles confer lifelong immunity upon infection.

As for the frequency of bathing, experts recommend bathing once a day to remove excess oil and dead skin cells from the skin.