Is chickenpox contagious after crusting?

Question
Hello doctor,
The doctor asked me if chickenpox after crusting is contagious and when can I be near my baby, thanks for the advice.
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Answer
Answered by BSCK I Mang Thi Phuong Mai - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is chickenpox after crusting contagious? , the doctor answered as follows:
The infectious period of chickenpox is from 1 to 2 days before the rash appears until the chickenpox becomes scaly so when the chickenpox is dry, scabs will no longer be contagious, so now your pox has scabbed over, you can come in contact with people around you
If you still have questions about whether chickenpox after crusting is contagious, you can go to a medical facility Vinmec Health System doctors for early examination and treatment. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wish you a lot of health.
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