My 15 week baby is unable to settle, constantly fidgeting and is covered in spots. He has had the usual paracetomol and I have used calamine and glycerin cream but wondered if anyone could suggest any other helpful hints to help settle him.
2007-05-30 22:41:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Have seen the dr......just wanted extra advice on the irritation thanks
2007-05-31 00:54:45 · update #1
Treatment for Chickenpox
Acetaminophen. Patients with chickenpox do not have to stay in bed unless fever and flu symptoms are severe. To relieve discomfort, a child can take acetaminophen (Tylenol), with doses determined by the doctor. A child should never be given aspirin, or medications containing aspirin, as aspirin increases the risk for a dangerous condition called Reye syndrome.
Soothing Baths. Frequent baths are particularly helpful in relieving itching, when used with preparations of finely ground (colloidal) oatmeal. Commercial preparations (Aveeno) are available in drugstores, or one can be made at home by grinding or blending dry oatmeal into a fine powder. Use about 2 cups per bath. The oatmeal will not dissolve, and the water will have a scum. A 1/2 - 1 cup of baking soda in a bath may also be helpful.
Lotions. Calamine lotion and similar over-the-counter preparations can be applied to the blisters to help dry them out and soothe the skin.
Antihistamines. For severe itching diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is useful and may help children sleep.
Preventing Scratching. Small children may have to wear mittens so that they don't scratch the blisters and cause a secondary infection. All patients with varicella, including adults, should have their nails trimmed short.
Another itching relief i found to be effective is cornstarch. and vinegar. Remember to prevent the baby from scratching; as the spots would leave scars esp when the sores are picked on.
2007-05-30 22:54:22 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 11:01:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get medical attention asap.
15 week old infant with chickenpox is serious.
2007-05-30 22:47:09 · answer #3 · answered by dcricket23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bath with water and flour (my granny did that!), but I recommend asking your pharmacist to give you sth else.
2007-05-30 22:48:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go
to
the
doctor
2007-05-30 22:43:32 · answer #5 · answered by superval13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are you wasting your time here?
rush to a doctor....
2007-05-30 22:49:00 · answer #6 · answered by nachiketin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋