chickenpox

[leewayne]

any cream suggestions to stop my 16 month old scratching and getting irritable.Ive been recommended piriton,olive oil and calomine lotion?!!!

[redcrx]

have you also tried mittens? It wont stop them scratching but it may minimise damage.

[eborite60]

Try aloe-vera gel.Keep it in the fridge.Iy should help cool the skin & reduce irritation.Cool baths with Lavender oil can also help healing & can help relax also.Try 1-2 drops for children & 6 for an adult.Good luck!

[leewayne]

thank you....will defo try...i was told piriton but very unsure as she is only 16 months....thanks guys x

[sara3]

I would have said Piriton. it was fab for my kids but you'll need to check out if it's okay for your little 'un.

[leewayne]

ok thank you : )

[eborite60]

Should have said that I'm a Health Visitor & Aromatherapist so both my suggestions have a sound basis -and I've had very positive feedback when I've suggested them before!
Piriton is fine in small doses & for a short-term use.Try using that on a night.Also cotton sheets & clothes.Calamine is OK but smelly & messy & not very effective.Hope this helps.

[leewayne]

tried the calomine last night and didnt help one bit....we all didnt get to sleep until 3am,she was very irritable and just wanted sleep but couldnt stop itching so i am definately going to try the piriton and lavender oil in the bath....fingers crossed for my spotty little madame....

[upsydaisy]

Hi - I get recurring shingles (same virus/spots as chickenpox) and have recently discovered Eurax cream - I don't know if you can use it on a little one, I'm sure a pharmacist will tell you - but its the ONLY thing that has stopped the itching!! Good luck - hope you little one is feeling much better soon x

[leewayne]

piriton has done the trick!! good nights sleep for all.....bliss : ) thank you