Adult Chickenpox
Recently I came across a very severe case of adult Chickenpox. On the net I came across the diary of a Chickenpox sufferer which can be seen at http://www.adultchickenpox.co.uk/
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Take a lukewarm bath every 3 to 4 hours for the first few days. Add 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) of baking soda, cornstarch, or oatmeal per tub of water. Use soap in one of the baths each day to clean as much bacteria off the skin as possible.
Use calamine lotion on the chickenpox sores to help relieve itching.
Put an ice pack or cool moist washcloth on itchy areas for 20 to 30 minutes.
If the itching is severe or making it hard to sleep, take a nonprescription antihistamine, such as Benadryl.
Trim your fingernails and wash your hands often to help keep the rash from becoming infected if you scratch it.
Take a nonprescription pain reliever such as acetaminophen for headache, fever, or general aches and pains.
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Dr Marwah
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