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How Can Chicken Pox In A Child Be Managed?
Hi, my daughter, 4 y/o is having chicken pox, do you recommend cethapil for her? if so, is it okay to use cethapil lotion too? And is it okay to apply calamine lotion (calmoseptine oinment) to open wounds? Please give me your recommendations doc..thank youso much
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
Hello,
Cetaphil is a good lotion that can be used. So can calamine lotion. In my opinion, you should avoid applying it on open wounds.
Keep her well hydrated and avoid contact with other kids. Help prevent your daughter from scratching at the vesicles, to minimize scarring.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan
Cetaphil is a good lotion that can be used. So can calamine lotion. In my opinion, you should avoid applying it on open wounds.
Keep her well hydrated and avoid contact with other kids. Help prevent your daughter from scratching at the vesicles, to minimize scarring.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan
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