What is the best chicken pox treatment?
There is no real cure for chicken pox but there are a few things we can do to relief the symptoms while the immune system fights of the virus. • When a child develops a fever it is important he doesn’t get dehydrated so we give him plenty of fluid. • To relief severe itching of the chicken pox rash you can apply some calamine lotion or give your child a lukewarm oatmeal bath. • If your child has difficulty getting to sleep because of the itching or body ache you may give some paracetamol or ibuprofen. • It is advisable to keep fingernails short to prevent bacterial infections caused by scratching the chicken pox blisters. Antiviral medication is usually only prescribed to children who are at risk of complications of chicken pox. For example babies younger than one month and babies with severe hart, lung and skin conditions. Keep your child in a cool environment because heat and sweating will make the itching worse. Avoid exposure to the sun with a chicken pox rash while the lesions are
