2007-02-24 21:08:59 · 11 answers · asked by JULIE S 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
dont roast him
2007-02-24 21:14:00 · answer #1 · answered by dean 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please don't take him around anyone with a compromised immune system even after most of the blisters dry up. I have lupus & everytime I have been near a child with the pox--AFTER the doctor said they could be out in public & no longer contageous I get the shingles and so does anyone on chemo or various other drugs.
Shingles is a very serious condition for many of us & we suffer for months with it. I have also heard that people with active shingles can give someone the pox.
Thanks for listening!!
2007-02-24 21:42:10 · answer #2 · answered by runesofgaia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. My little girl had chix pox in sept last year. My top tips are as follows..
Loads of calamine lotion, by the bucket load all over him!
Loads of fluids as they can get a wee bit run down with it..
Piriton or other anti histamine if he is feeling very itchy..
Bath him with soap free products and just pat dry.. Sanex does a soap free bubble bath..
loads of treats to keep spirits up!
Keep him home til the last of the spots has dried up.. and avoid contact with the elderly and pregnant ladies, also those with a weaker than average immune system to lower shingles risk to others..
Hope he is better soon xx
2007-02-26 03:53:07 · answer #3 · answered by littleflymole 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't let him scratch it very much as that'll lead to scarring. Don't let him near other kids, especially those who've never had chicken pox yet, because it is a very contagous thing. Other than that, it'll run it's course, usually within 1-2 weeks. Make sure you keep an eye on his scratching!! Good luck!
2007-02-24 21:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chickenpox is an acute, systemic, usually childhood infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (human herpesvirus type 3). It usually begins with mild constitutional symptoms that are followed shortly by skin lesions appearing in crops and characterized by macules, papules, vesicles, and crusting. Patients at risk of severe neurologic or other systemic complications (eg, pneumonia) include adults, newborns, and patients who are immunocompromised or have certain underlying medical conditions. Diagnosis is clinical. Those at risk of severe complications receive postexposure prophylaxis with immune globulins, and, if disease develops, treatment with antiviral drugs (eg, valacyclovir, famciclovir, acyclovir). Vaccination provides effective prevention.
Please see the web pages for more details on Chickenpox.
2007-02-24 21:23:55 · answer #5 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is nothing to be worried about except the mild itchyness and the scaring after it heals. It will leave dark spots on skin which would clear later. Isolate him if you can because its very contagious! Just hang in there he'll be well soon.
2007-02-24 21:28:26 · answer #6 · answered by Lechs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
This will help
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2702
2007-02-24 21:21:48 · answer #7 · answered by ♥shushin♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should be kept in a darkened room for a week
2007-02-24 21:14:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickenpox
found this interesting with facts for u
2007-02-24 21:17:35 · answer #9 · answered by Nutty Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe this can help: http://www.kidsource.com/health/chickenpox.html
2007-02-24 21:17:51 · answer #10 · answered by Chris B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋