Chickenpox: Controlling The Itch
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Introduction
When you or your child has chickenpox, the rash 
that develops can be very uncomfortable.
Key points
- Although the severity of the rash varies from person to person, all people with chickenpox need to minimize scratching the rash to prevent:
- Infection from bacteria under your fingernails or on the skin of your hands.
- Scarring.
- You can treat itching from the chickenpox rash at home with baths and certain over-the-counter medicines and lotions.
- Check with your child's doctor before giving these medicines to your child.
What is the chickenpox rash?
Why it is important to avoid scratching the chickenpox rash
How you can reduce itching
Where to go from here
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| Last updated: | May 21, 2008 |
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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