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Chicken pox

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Mumbear10 · 23/07/2026 18:33

My daughter ( age 2 ) has chicken pox , today is the first day, throughout the day the spots have spread and have got significantly more uncomfortable for her. My poorly little girl, I’ve tried a good soak with oats in her bath, and calamine lotion. She is constantly
trying to itch the spots. Im just looking for advice to ease the itching? Thankyou

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ThingsCouldBeEasier · 23/07/2026 18:41

I used activated charcoal mixed with water to a paste spread on the spots and that really helped.

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Mumbear10 · 23/07/2026 18:43

ThingsCouldBeEasier · 23/07/2026 18:41

I used activated charcoal mixed with water to a paste spread on the spots and that really helped.

Great idea. I’ll see if I can order some on Amazon for tomorrow. Thankyou

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dementedpixie · 23/07/2026 18:54

Piriton syrup can help with itching.
Poxclin mousse and virasoothe are meant to be good to put on the spots. When dd had it she liked a cold damp cloth held against them

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Mumbear10 · 23/07/2026 19:15

dementedpixie · 23/07/2026 18:54

Piriton syrup can help with itching.
Poxclin mousse and virasoothe are meant to be good to put on the spots. When dd had it she liked a cold damp cloth held against them

I’ve got some Piriton in the cupboard, I didn’t even think of trying that! I’ll give her a dose now and see if it can calm the itching. Thankyou for the ideas

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