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Chicken Pox Learning Center
Treatments could include:
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Bathing in Oatmeal Bath
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Apply Warm Compresses
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Soak Affected Area in Warm Water
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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. An oral antihistamine can help to ease the itching, as can topical...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Treatment focuses on reducing symptoms of chickenpox. The patient should drink plenty of fluids and eat simple, nutritious foods. Soups (especially mung bean), herbal teas, and fruit juices are good choices. Applying wet compresses or bathing the ...
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