Spoke to the doctor and she said no need for any medication except paracetamol and calamine lotion.I dont have a problem with the itching,but want to recover as soon as possible.
2006-10-17 10:51:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
the chicken pox is something that usually has to just go away on its own. i have always heard its alot worse in adults than in kids, so, you may have it for awhile. best thing to do is keep calomine lotion or cortizone cream on it to stop teh itching, and do not scratch them. they will cause sores. Just give it time and it will pass!
2006-10-17 10:59:59 · answer #1 · answered by vbeaver31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes a decongestant is needed as there can be sinus congestion with the pox. Tylenol for fever and aches. Lots of fluids and TLC. Chicken Pox is often alot harder when gotton at an advanced age. The itching is the worst symptom. Once the spots all scab over its not supposed to be contagious anymore. Don't pick off the scabs or you will scar. You may look pale and beat up for a couple of weeks but you will start to feel better. Lots of rest will help you feel better. I had them at 17 my cute little 4 yr old nephew gave them to me. He had 14 spots I had 1,400 and was so sick. I had to miss so much school, when I finally got well my boyfriend gave me mono so I was out several weeks my junior year of High school.....
2006-10-17 18:05:07 · answer #2 · answered by bramblerock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do anything else especially touch them. They need to dry out. Can you get out in the sun a little? Maybe that would help dry them out, or go into the ocean (providing the temp is 70 or higher!)
They'll go before you know it. Be patient! I once had a bad case of the measles at 21...I think I was more embarrased than anything else!
2006-10-17 19:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by njsueb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what i would do is run a tub of hot water and alcohol and make him sit there for a while and then when he gets out rub alcohol and antibacterial chicken pox cream on him. repeat until you see that the chicken pox is curring
2006-10-17 19:27:21 · answer #4 · answered by jass2stout 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B-12 will bolster your immune system, take 1000mg daily, get lots and lots of rest and drink at least 2 liters water a day.
2006-10-17 17:57:30 · answer #5 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chicken without skin
2006-10-17 21:05:12 · answer #6 · answered by 8th wonder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
zovirax (acyclovir) may help to reduce the period of viral shedding. ask your doctor about this.
2006-10-23 00:57:36 · answer #7 · answered by shang1253 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay home and relax that's just about all you can do
Good Luck!
2006-10-17 18:37:49 · answer #8 · answered by Dena T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋