What Fruits Should Be Avoided When Having Chickenpox?
Aug 05, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
Lychee is a warm-natured fruit; excessive consumption may intensify internal heat, leading to more pronounced symptoms of chickenpox and possibly causing discomfort such as sore throat. Patients with chickenpox may experience slower recovery after consuming lychee. Mango is a fruit that commonly causes allergies. Since patients with chickenpox already have skin rashes, consuming mango may irritate the skin, increase the risk of allergic reactions, and exacerbate itching of the rashes.
Generally speaking, there is no specific fruit that individuals with chickenpox should fear the most. However, patients with chickenpox should pay attention to their diet, as certain fruits such as lychee, mango, durian, pineapple, and longan may potentially hinder recovery. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Lychee: Lychee is a heaty fruit. Excessive consumption may intensify internal heat, worsening chickenpox symptoms. It may also cause discomfort such as sore throat, potentially slowing the body's recovery process.
2. Mango: Mango is a fruit that commonly causes allergies. Patients with chickenpox have skin blisters, and consuming mango may irritate the skin, increase the risk of allergic reactions, exacerbate blister itchiness, delay skin healing, and potentially trigger new allergic reactions.
3. Durian: Durian is high in calories and has a warming nature. Consuming durian may increase internal body heat, worsen fever symptoms, affect digestive function, burden the body, and hinder recovery.
4. Pineapple: Certain components in pineapple may irritate the oral and skin mucous membranes. If blisters are present in the mouth of a chickenpox patient, pineapple consumption may intensify pain. Additionally, pineapple has a damp-heat nature that may negatively affect recovery.
5. Longan: Longan has a warm nature and possesses nourishing properties. Chickenpox is often caused by internal heat toxins, and consuming longan may aggravate these toxins, worsening chickenpox symptoms, prolonging the illness, and delaying recovery.
When selecting fruits, patients with chickenpox should prioritize mild varieties such as apples, pears, and bananas, and avoid the aforementioned fruits that may worsen symptoms. It is also important to keep the skin clean and avoid scratching the blisters. If symptoms are severe or persist, timely medical consultation for standardized treatment is necessary.
