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Chickenpox is an infectious disease caused by the Varicella zoster virus. This viral infection causes itching and a rash.
Generally, chickenpox affects children under the age of 10. But, in some cases, chickenpox also affects adults. So, is there a way to treat chickenpox so that it dries quickly and disappears?
How to Treat Chicken Pox
According to the Ministry of Health’s website, chickenpox can heal by itself. In line with that, according to Medical News Today, there is no cure for chickenpox, but there are natural treatments that can help deal with the symptoms.
1. Bath with Oatmeal
Quoting Healthline, an oatmeal bath can soothe the skin and relieve itching due to chickenpox. Don’t worry, a shower won’t spread the smallpox from one part of your skin to another. Here’s how to use it:
-Use one cup of oatmeal or 1/3 cup for babies or young children. You can crush the oatmeal in a food processor or coffee grinder so that the flakes are very small.
-Pour warm water into the tub. Try pouring a tablespoon of ground oatmeal into a glass of warm water. If the water becomes a milky color, the oatmeal is fine enough.
-Pour the oatmeal into the bath. Soak for a maximum of 20 minutes
2. Baking Soda
Apart from oatmeal, you can also use baking soda to relieve itching due to chickenpox. The method is as follows:
-Pour one cup of baking soda into a shallow bathtub with lukewarm water
-Soak for 15-20 minutes.
3. Oleskan Lotion Kalamin
Calamine lotion can help reduce itching because it has skin-soothing properties. One of them is zinc oxide.
You can apply calamine lotion using a clean finger or a cotton pad. Then apply it to the itchy skin area. However, do not apply this lotion to the eye area.
4. Compress with Ice
Symptoms of chickenpox can also be relieved with ice. The trick, wrap the ice with a towel. Then, apply it gently to the skin affected by chickenpox.
5. Compress with Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea can soothe itchy areas of chickenpox. This tea has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. The method is:
Brew two to three chamomile tea bags, then let it cool. Dip a soft cotton pad or washcloth in the tea and wipe it over the itchy area. Gently pat the skin dry.
6. Take care of Skin Cleanliness
In addition to carrying out the various treatments that have been mentioned, it is necessary to keep the skin clean. After taking a shower, dry yourself gently with a towel.
Make sure to reduce bacterial infections, namely by cleaning the skin with water and mild soap, always keep your hands clean, cut your nails so as not to injure the skin and keep clothes dry. To prevent children from scratching and injuring their skin while sleeping, also wear gloves or socks with a soft material.
Symptoms of Chicken Pox
The chickenpox rash will usually clear up completely within 14 days. Symptoms appear 10-21 days after the body is exposed to the Varicella virus. Here are some signs or symptoms of chickenpox:
Fever Dizziness Weakness Sore throat Decreased appetite Red rash, usually starting from the stomach, back, face and can spread throughout the body.
There are stages in the development of the rash before it reaches the stage of healing. The three levels are:
Raised red rash A fluid-filled sore-like rash that may burst Blisters that break into dry crusts. These sores can disappear within a few days.
Those are some treatments to relieve the symptoms of chickenpox. Hope this information helps you.
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2023-07-17 16:35:50
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