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How Can Chicken Pox Be Treated?

My son has chicken pox and is refusing for me to apply the calamine lotion ,does it sting the sores?i thought it would make him feel better but it s a fight to put it on him,Is there another alternative ,we are on day 3 now with it as well how do I know it s healing?
Mon, 23 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The calmine lotion is only for your son's benefit. It does not have healing effects, but it soothes the skin. So if he prefers not using it, that is fine.

You could try neem leaves. Besides that paracetamol for the fever is adequate, as the lesions will start resolving on their own. You will start seeing the lesions start to scab and fall off.

Ensure your son does scratch the scabs as it could cause scarring.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan
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How Can Chicken Pox Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The calmine lotion is only for your son s benefit. It does not have healing effects, but it soothes the skin. So if he prefers not using it, that is fine. You could try neem leaves. Besides that paracetamol for the fever is adequate, as the lesions will start resolving on their own. You will start seeing the lesions start to scab and fall off. Ensure your son does scratch the scabs as it could cause scarring. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan