Chicken pox is a highly contagious condition. Young children are more prone to it, but if you have not had it as a kid, you might have chicken pox in your adult years as well. The condition is characterized by skin rash and itching. Mild fever and a headache as well as weakness and fatigue are also typical symptoms. You can get relief from chicken pox using different home remedies that are safe and reliable.
The simplest natural treatment that will relieve the rash is baking soda. It reduces itching and its antibacterial effect will prevent the inflammation of any previously scratched spots. Dissolve one tablespoon of baking soda into one 8-ounce glass of water. Stir well so that there is no powder left on the bottom of the glass. Use a sponge to apply the solution on the affected skin area. You have to leave it to dry and stay there so that the soda can take effect. In this way, scratching and scarring will be effectively prevented. Reapply baking soda when necessary.
One alternative to baking soda is the use of brown vinegar. It will have the same beneficial effect. It will stop the itching and sooth the skin. Just add half a cup of vinegar to a tub with warm water and mix well. Soak for as long as necessary to feel relief.
There are a number of home remedies that you can use to soothe the rash and speed up the natural healing of the skin. Spreading honey on the affected skin area will soften and nurture the skin. In turn, it will make the healing process much faster. For best results, put toilet paper on the spots on which you have applied honey. This will aid its absorption into the skin and prevent clothing from smearing.
Vitamin E oil will aid the healing processes in the skin as well. It has a soothing effect as well. You should rub it into the skin regularly while the rash is present as well as afterwards. Vitamin E will make the scars fade away faster which is yet another benefit.
Chamomile and basil tea can relieve the other physical symptoms of chicken pox. Adding some lemon juice to them will increase the levels of Vitamin C in the body and will stimulate faster healing. Cinnamon can be added too. It has a natural antibacterial and pain relief properties.