Christine, about 1 month [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

I have just read Sue's comments regarding Rhus Tox. My grandson, aged 2 has chickenpox at the moment. I have Rhus Tox given to me in tablet form from homeopath. Can this be given to children. The dose is 6c.

sue, about 1 month [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

The best thing for chicken pox for the itching is Rhus Tox they are homeapathic (hope I spelt it right) they are fab.

Kym, about 1 month [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

Sam - as far as I have found paracetamol is fine it is only aspirin which is dangerous. I am on my fourth child, who is only 8 months and got it the worst, with chicken pox and found bathing in bicarbenate of soda and aloe vera gel the easiest and most effective.

stuart, 3 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

i am 29 yrs old and have just caught chicken pox, i found that bathing in tea tree oil helped with the itcing and seemed to reduce the redness

kellie, 4 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

My 5yr old son has recently come out in chicken pox,and hes been fine with it but im really worried about when my 17month old catches it.He isnt the greatest sleeper at the moment anyway and im just dreading it getting any worse.

Jeanette, 4 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

My 15 month old had chickenpox at christmas. I searched the internet for herbal remadies and found Colloidal Silver. It is a little expensive but really good stuff, you could see the redness fade within a day. I would recommend this.

Dawn, 5 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

To Vicky: You are thinking of Gentian Violet

Emma, 5 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

I was advised a few years ago (when my 14mth old got chicken pox) to use the usual calamine cream/lotion but to bath them in Bicarbonate of Soda too. I did this and it seemed to help. My youngest (18mths) has sprouted the tell tale spots this morning so I'll be using the same again. I have to say, he's driven me mad this last few weeks, constant whinging, tired, couldn't please him no matter what I did - now I know why!!! Strange thing is, he's happy as larry this morning now the spots are out.

ruth, 6 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

i have found Aloe Vera Gel helps, keep it in the fridge and it cools and soothes the itchy spots, and it can be applied as often as you want

Vicky, 6 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

Does anyone remember having chicken pox as a kid and being covered in a purple stain called violet jensen? It was fantastic at stopping the itching - can't find it on the web anywhere!

sam, 6 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

The emial from Elizabeth scares me. She says she has been adivsed by " doctors never to use paracetamol or aspirin as it can react with the infection and cause Reye syndrome, leading to possible liver failure and chance of death" . I am aware that asprin is dangerous but was not aware that paracetamol was. Can this be confirmed. I noticed lots of other people on your tips page have used parametamol as I have been doing.

elizabeth, 6 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

can i just point out, i have been warned by doctors never to use paracetamol or aspirin as it can react with the infection and cause Reye syndrome, leading to possible liver failure and chance of death

Tamara, 6 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

My two year old daughter is just recovering from a severe bout of chicken pox and the itching has driven her mad. I found the best thing for the itching was Piriton syrup, it pretty much stopped it dead. Also I found aqueos calamine lotion better than the standard clamine lotion and much easier to apply as it just like a cream and they can apply it themselves.

lindsay, 7 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

my daughter is age 3 and has chicken pox all over her body, i was told which hasel was good so i thought i wud try it and i found it great realy helps 2 stop the itchin and sum piriton from the doctors with regular paracetamol makes them tip top hope this helps

Kathy Smith, 7 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

I have had 3 children that have suffered with Chicken Pox. The best advise ever given to me was to allow the children to bathe for as long as they wanted twice a day in either Savlon liquid anticeptic or Dettol anticeptic in dilution as per the instructions on the label. Calamine Lotion does reduce the itching for a short time but the anticeptic helps the spots to heal quicker. Calpol on a regular basis keeps the aching at bay and wearing nothing but Dad's T-Shirts helps keep the skin cool in between doses of medicine and bathing.

IDIN, 8 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

i am 19 years old & i never had chicken pox before i had it 2 months ago i caught it from a nursery & i've been using bio oil which is making a huge difference but most of my scars are still on my face & all over my bodt i dont know what else to do & am really worried because its killing my confidence i cant lok people in the eye because i feel ashamed of myself eventhough its not my fault any tips & advice??

helen, 10 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

its my mums birthday party today and my neice who is 2 years old has caught the chicken pox and my 4 month old nephew is coming to the party do you think i should mix them up or should my neice stay at home?

lucille o'flanagan, about 1 year [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]

I dont live in the UK so I dont know the "cold remedy" this lady mentions ... but I must point out that if it contains Asperin - the it must NOT be given to childen with chickenpox ! please put a note on your "tips" page about the dangers of asperin and the benefits of say ibuprofin good luck