2007-12-01 06:11:22 · 18 answers · asked by natasha 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Get some calomine oil from the chemist. its better than the calomine lotion as it doesn't leave white marks and you can pop it in the bath. only run the water luke warm but it can be very soothing.
2007-12-01 06:13:45 · answer #1 · answered by Andromeda Newton™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bathe in Aveeno, in water that is not too hot. This is an oatmeal bath and will help greatly. Bathe 3 times a day. Dry yourself by dabbing the body not rubbing. Use the Calamine Lotion or Oil to keep the itching under control. Use a clean bath towel each time you bathe, and wash them on the hot water cycle, and hot dry cycle to kill any bacteria. Chickenpox just takes a while to heal, and if you do scratch they do leave scars. My Son had Chickenpox so badly he was almost hospitalized. Had them all over his genitals, butt, eyelids, in his ears, scalp and everywhere. Doctor never saw a case quite that bad. Neither did any of our neighbors or family, they couldn't believe he was actually covered head to toes, and the bottom of his feet....Gawd he was miserable....me too
2007-12-01 14:20:43 · answer #2 · answered by Toffy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calamine Lotion to apply to itchy spots, then take a Benedryl. The Benedryl will help the itching *and* make you drowsy so you can sleep through the discomfort!
2007-12-01 14:23:55 · answer #3 · answered by nicholebeth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the itching try bathing in oatmeal. I know it sounds gross, but it works. For the scars try mederma. Hope you feel better. I had chicken pox when I was 6 years old and it was horrible.
2007-12-01 14:23:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
awww you poor thing. yes chamomile oil in a luke warm bath is prob best. and just wait till it passes, try not to scratch them as they will leave very nasty scars. i found when i had them all i wanted 2 do was sleep and this passes time quicker.ohh and a gd trick is 2 cut your fingernails so short u cant do damage when you do itch. i do this to my son to stop him itching his eczema and it really works. your nails will grow bk wen you feeling better.
2007-12-01 14:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by ms sensible 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Calamine Cream which you can get from any pharmacy. It is better than the liquid version. Just do not apply to broken skin.
2007-12-01 14:16:17 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a bath with baking soda....see this website with alot of helpful information regarding treatment, lotions, medicines, etc.
http://dermatology.about.com/cs/chickenpox/a/chickentreat.htm
2007-12-01 14:17:44 · answer #7 · answered by Miss L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT SCRATCH!! It will irrate the skin and it will get even more itchy.. just relax and distract yourself.. When it heals it will still get kinda itchy but dont pick it or you will surely have scabs. Good luck i learned the hard way.
2007-12-01 14:16:27 · answer #8 · answered by luvabl one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't scratch! Rub gently, with flat fingers only, to prevent scarring -- PARTICULARLY on your face, okay?
Try calamine lotion on the spots.
Don't take aspirin as it leads to complications later.
2007-12-01 14:15:24 · answer #9 · answered by Janet712inEngland 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just relax it is not so dangerous, get any analgesic as panadol,and do not scratch, take care of your food as it need good nutrrition, then you can get antibiotic if you want to prevenr chest infection. all will go away with no harm if you do not scratch.
my best regards
2007-12-01 14:22:00 · answer #10 · answered by ali b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋