Do not give aspirin or aspirin-containing medication to treat fever or other symptoms of the chickenpox. Taking aspirin while you have the chickenpox can cause Reye’s syndrome, which affects the liver and brain and can be fatal. [1] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source Talk to your doctor about ibuprofen use. In rare instances, it can cause adverse skin reactions and secondary infections. [2] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U. S. National Institutes of Health Go to source
If you find that you or your child are in severe pain or discomfort, see a medical professional. The doctor might be able to provide a prescription strength antihistamine. [3] X Research source
Popsicles are a great way to help children stay hydrated if they don’t want to drink enough water. [4] X Research source
You or your child can occasionally suck ice cubes, popsicles, or suckers to ease the pain of sores inside the mouth. [5] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source
Once the sores have scabbed over and dried up, the virus is no longer contagious. This generally takes five to seven days. [6] X Research source
This will be hard, but you have to try or make your child try. [7] X Research source
Even if you or your child are good about not scratching during the day, cover the hands at night because it is possible to scratch the skin while asleep. [9] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source
Don’t wear harsh fabrics such denim and wool.
Also avoid activities that will increase body temperature and cause too much sweating. [11] X Research source
You can also try other types of skin cooling gel to help with the pox. You can put hydrocortisone cream or ointment on bumps that are especially red, itchy, or inflamed for a few days Do not use lotion with Benadryl in it. Frequent reapplication can cause toxicity as too much of the medicine is absorbed into your bloodstream. [12] X Research source
Add uncooked oatmeal grains, baking soda, or oatmeal bubble bath to the water to help soothe the sores and calm the irritation. After the bath, apply skin calming lotion or moisturizer before reapplying calamine lotion. [13] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source Apply cool compresses to extra itchy areas of the skin between baths.
Your doctor will likely prescribe you Acyclovir, which is an antiviral medication that helps shorten the duration of the virus. Try to see your doctor within the first 24 hours after the pox appear for this medicine to be the most effective. An 800 mg pill of it should be taken four times a day for five days, but the dose may be different for smaller or younger teenagers. [14] X Research source Antivirals may be particularly helpful for people with asthma or eczema, especially children.
Your doctor will examine you and decide the best course of action. These symptoms may be from a severe form of chickenpox, a bacterial infection, or another virus. [15] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source
These treatments can also help prevent the mother from spreading it to the unborn child, which can have serious effects on the baby. [16] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source
If you are resistant, your doctor will give you foscarnet as a substitute, but the dosage and length of treatment will depend on your case. [17] X Research source
