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my son has itchy chicken pox and woun't go a way

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tessa67343
tessa67343

My son who is 12 years old and has had chicken pox for a week now and is still very itchy. Should I take him to see a doctor? I wery that he will have lots of scare from scratching. 

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  • maribanks
    maribanks tessa67343

    Posted

    It's normal! If you want to apply some cream on the skin of your son, you have to see a doctor, he or she can also prescribe you a medicine for your son to take.
  • tessa67343
    tessa67343

    Posted

    I did take my son to see a doctor and the doctor said that I should just put calmin lotion on his whole body and also have him take a oat meal bath to help with the itchiness. Is there any thing else I can do to help my son be less itchy? 
  • maribanks
    maribanks tessa67343

    Posted

    Did your doctor tell the steps on how to relieve itching? This is according to wikihow:

    1. Bathe in cool to lukewarm water to relieve itching.

    2. Use cool compresses to help relieve itching.

    3. Purchase commercial oatmeal bath packets. Follow package directions, or medical providers instructions, when using.

    4. Pat dry, do not rub, the body when toweling off after bathing.

    5. Purchase Calamine lotion and apply to affected areas.

    6. Use acetaminophen (motrin) to help relieve pain of mouth blisters, if recommended by your doctor.

    So, he did not recommend your son with acetaminophen?

     

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