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Chicken Pox : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Bathing in Oatmeal Bath
  • Soak Affected Area in Warm Water

Treatments Overview Articles

Chickenpox
In most cases, it is enough to keep children comfortable while their own bodies fight the illness. Oatmeal baths in lukewarm water provide a crusty, comforting coating on the skin.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 26, 2007
Chickenpox
With children, treatment usually takes place in the home and focuses on reducing discomfort and fever. Because chickenpox is a viral disease, antibiotics are ineffective against it.Applying wet compresses or bathing the child in cool or lukewarm w...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Chickenpox
With children, treatment usually takes place in the home and focuses on reducing discomfort and fever. Because chickenpox is a viral disease, antibiotics are ineffective against it.Applying wet compresses or bathing the child in cool or lukewarm w...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Chickenpox
Treatment focuses on reducing symptoms of chickenpox. The patient should drink plenty of fluids and eat simple, nutritious foods.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Ice Packs vs. Warm Compresses For Pain
Detailed information on whether to use heat or cold when treating sore muscles or an injury
Source:StayWell
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