2024-01-30 16:26:00
Verified on 01/30/2024 by Alexane Flament, Editor
Chickenpox, often benign, causes very unpleasant itching for the child. However, it is best to prevent the young person from scratching pimples. This risks worsening the inflammation and leaving lifelong scarring.
Fortunately, there are some grandmother’s recipes to relieve the symptoms. Here are the ones.
Simple hygiene measures
Initially, it is essential to avoid scratching pimples. Then, it is important to prevent secondary skin infections with a few fairly simple hygiene rules to implement. Therefore, we recommend that you:
- Use a mild soap. It is better to take a shower than a bath;
- For drying, avoid friction and prefer tapping the skin;
- The child’s hands should be washed regularly;
- Cut your child’s nails. If necessary, it is possible to have the young person wear gloves so that they cannot scratch themselves;
- Finally, never use talc, powders or creams. These products tend to promote superinfection of skin lesions.
Effective concoctions
Some people use certain ingredients to relieve itching and speed up the healing process.
For this, aloe vera is ideal! It is appreciated for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. The WHO has also noted that “the traditional use of the gel as a healing agent, particularly on burns, is recognized”. A poultice made from clay, honey and water to place directly on the pimples is also very effective.
Herbal medicine to combat itching
According to the Swiss Academy of Natural Therapies, “apply a witch hazel compress to the pimples” might alleviate the itching.
It is also possible to apply elderflower tincture directly to the buds. This would help with healing.
Health journalist
January 30, 2024, at 5:26 p.m.
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