Chickenpox is an infection, also known as Varicella-zoster which causes a red rash that blisters and then crusts over. It is very contagious in nature. Immunizations can help prevent chickenpox and the shingles that follows. Managing this infection can be very stressful as it mostly affects children. Here are some home remedies that are safe for kids to use along with management advice for this ailment.
What is chickenpox?
A skin rash is carried on by the illness known as chickenpox. The varicella-zoster virus is the pathogen responsible for the infection. Most people get infected with the chickenpox virus while they are young if they have not had the vaccine. When a youngster contracts chickenpox, they can easily spread the virus to other children. Due to widespread vaccination, chickenpox is much less common today. It can be transferred by inhaling in the air that an infected person sneezes or coughs into or touching someone who has chickenpox.
The following are the symptoms of this infection:
• Fever
• Headache
• Stomach ache
• Sore throat
• Cough
Managing the infection:
• Avoid going to work or public areas, as this can spread infection to others.
• Parents are urged to keep their kids out of daycare and school.
• Applying unscented lotion on a regular basis
• Dress in loose and silky cotton cloth
• Continue to practice proper hygiene at home to prevent further infection
• Use hot water and disinfectants to clean the bed sheets, towels, and bathroom linens that were used by the infected person.
• Neem tree leaves are a natural antibacterial fumigant.
Some home remedies for chickenpox:
Calamine lotion: Calamine cream can contribute to easing itching. This lotion has zinc oxide and other soothing ingredients. Using a clean finger or cotton swab, apply calamine lotion to areas of skin that are itching. Keep in mind that you shouldn’t apply calamine lotion to areas surrounding your eyes that have chickenpox.
Serve sugar free popsicles: You can also develop oral chickenpox. This might be painful. One effective method of treating mouth sores in children is to encourage them to eat sugar-free popsicles. This also helps your child drink more water so they don’t become dehydrated.
Put on mittens to avoid scratching: Although it could be alluring to pick at your blisters, doing so could aggravate the condition and endanger your skin. Put mittens or soft socks over your child’s hands at naptime or at night to avoid the need to scratch. To prevent your child from scratching the affected regions, you may want to consider trimming their fingernails.
Soak in a baking soda bath: You should add one cup of baking soda to a shallow, warm bath. Spend 15 to 20 minutes soaking. If your child finds this method relaxing, they are allowed to take up to three baths every day.
If you are having the symptoms of chickenpox, visit your healthcare provider right away. They will provide you with the best medication and treatment for this infection. Rest as much as possible and avoid touching the infected skin.
