Home care for chicken pox includes:
- Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream for itching:
- Apply to the skin, 4 times a day.
- Avoid scratching: this can cause infection.
- Apply a cold compress:
- Compresses may reduce itching.
- Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours.
- Take cool baths to relieve itching.
- Oral antihistamines for itching:
- Take prescription medications as directed.
- Wash your skin gently with mild soap twice a day.
