Effective Home Remedies for Chickenpox Itch & Relief
Chicken box are itchy and uncomfortable. Several home remedies can help.
Instructions
Lukewarm baths with 1/3 cup baking soda added help relieve itching. This can be done as often as needed.
Plain old Calamine Lotion will relieve itch and help to heal chicken pox. Apply gently with a cotton ball.
Try not to scratch ... easier said than done. Trim fingernails and wash hands frequently with antibacterial soap. Do not squeeze or pick pox. Doing so may cause scaring.
Eat a soft diet to help ease uncomfortable pox in the mouth and throat. Liquid antacid used as mouth wash (over age 6) will ease severe mouth ulcers.
Do not use Caladryl, it can cause side effects.
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