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Are
you the parent of a child who has just come down with the
chicken pox?
If you are, you may be looking for ways to provide your
child with relief. As we all know, chicken pox is accompanied
by the uncontrollable urge to itch. Unfortunately, that
itching can result in permanent scaring and the risk of
infection increases as well. The good news, however, is
that there are a number of natural and home remedies that
you can use to provide your child with relief.
Vitamin E Oil
Vitamin E oil is a great way to give a child with the chicken
pox relief. Vitamin E oil should be applied to the skin.
Application once or twice a day should provide enough relief.
What is unique about this natural remedy is it not only
helps to relieve itching, but it can also help with healing.
Vitamin E oil, when applied directly to the skin, can help
to heal many of the marks associated with chicken pox. This
is also ideal to help prevent scaring.
Herbal Tea
Herbal tea is another remedy that is ideal for children
with the chicken pox. Many natural herbal teas, provide
drinkers with calmness. This is ideal for children with
the chicken pox, as many end up feeling hopeless and restless.
When using this approach though, be sure to limit your child’s
consumption to one tea drink a day and at a slow consumption
pace.
Honey
Honey can also be used on a child who is suffering from
the chicken pox. When using this natural remedy, the honey
should be applied to the skin. Although this can be messy,
it will be able to provide your child with relief. In fact,
the relief will appear almost instantly. Many also claim
that honey helps to speed up the chicken pox and helps a
child or even an adult with the chicken pox heal at a much
quicker rate of speed.
Green Pea Water
Pea water, namely green pea water, is another natural way
to relieve many of the discomforts associated with having
the chicken pox. Green pea water can provide relief when
the skin is and feels irritated. It can also help with that
uncontrollable urge to itch. An easy way to use green pea
water is to cook peas on the stove. Drain the peas, but
save the water. Let the green pea water cool and then apply
to the skin.
Oatmeal
One of the best ways to relieve the need to itch that is
commonly associated with the chicken pox is with oatmeal.
Oatmeal can be applied to the skin; however, many parents
find the best success when preparing an oatmeal bath for
their children. When doing so, you can prepare a large quantity
of oatmeal and then place it in a cloth bag, which should
then be placed in the bath water. This approach is nice,
as it tends to eliminate the mess associated with an old
fashion oatmeal bath.
Although an oatmeal bath is recommended for those suffering
from the chicken pox, there are also others who recommend
no baths at all. This recommendation is made when traditional
baths are given, as opposed to oatmeal baths. Online, you
can find a number of stories from parents who bathed one
child during the chicken pox, but not the other. Many were
surprised that there was a slight difference in healing
times. Although this has yet to be proven, it is still an
important point that should be taken into consideration.
As highlighted above, there are a number of natural remedies
and home remedies that are ideal at helping a child deal
with the chicken pox. As ideal as these remedies are, it
is still important that you discuss the chicken pox with
your child. Explain to them that their bumps and markings
will soon disappear from their body, but that it is important
not to touch or itch them. Should they feel the need to
do so, be sure that they know to come to you for assistance.
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