Don't Miss
- Understanding the Connection Between Anxiety and Depression
- How Daily Prunes Can Influence Cholesterol and Inflammation
- When to Take B12 for Better Absorption and Energy
- Epsom Salts: Health Benefits and Uses
- See What Saffron Can Do for Sleep and Heart Health
- 6 Common Mistakes to Avoid Before Your Physical
- Can Sweating Really Help You Beat a Cold?
- Strengthening Your Relationship: Practical Strategies
- Skip Storing This Everyday Product in the Fridge Door
- Green Tea + B3 Pairing May Boost Brain Health
Health Tip: Coping With Chickenpox
By LadyLively on August 24, 2015

What can you do if you get chickenpox — besides scratch?
The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests:
- Keep the room cool, as heat can make itchy skin worse. Put a cool, damp compress on the itchiest spots.
- Keep fingernails trimmed short so you don’t break the skin if you do scratch.
- Soak in a lukewarm oatmeal bath.
- Apply calamine lotion.
Source: HealthDay
Copyright © 2026 HealthDay. All rights reserved.










