ammas Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 My 5 yr old son had chicken pox 2 weeks ago,he only had a few spots and it started to clear up after 2 days, he was better within 4 days. now my 4 yr old daughter has got it as well as my 1 yr old:(. they are both absolutely covered in spots. they started on thurs night and are still getting more by the day. iv been giving them paracetamol for high temp, and covering in calomine lotion about 3-4 times a day. does anyone know of anything else helpful in easing the itching and drying them up quicker?? i was told not to bath them as the quicker the spots dry out the better, and wetting them will not help wth that, is this right?? im thinking its better to be clean?? i feel so sorry for them, and so helpless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootieblade Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 i put mine in the bath to fetch them out quicker but mine wasn't really bad when they had them neither did they had tons of spots who said not to put them in the bath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlas_cat Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 We used piriton to ease the itching, and because it makes them drowsy, it helps them sleep at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammas Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 just a friend......but she has 5 teenaged kids, who have all had it so she kind of knws what shes talkin about, i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammas Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 im also using piriton on my 4 yr old, dsnt seem to be helping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EbonyBranch Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I've had chicken pox 3 times (which is extremely unusual but not impossible). Last time was the worst; I was about 30 and had boils absolute everywhere. That time I found that the only way to reduce the itching was to wear nothing but my undercrackers! It was January and i was living in a tiny ground floor flat in east London; I used to sit in the front room with the windows open for as long as I could bear the cold, then get dressed until the itching became unbearable again. If you can find a way to keep your kids cool it may help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammas Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 im actually sat fanning her with a cushion, bless her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammas Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 im trying to keep them cool but my daughter is saying shes cold and needs clothing.shes just got cotton jamas on, and my son just a nappy. they dont like the calomine lotion cus its cold either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EbonyBranch Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I've also heard that high doses of antihistamines can help, although I'd recommend that you talk to a Dr or pharmacist about using them for your kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammas Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 thanks, im using piriton, no help............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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