Chicken Pox home remedy

Chicken pox is a rash illness caused by a virus. Once a person is exposed to the virus, it takes between 2 and 3 weeks before the symptoms appear. Chicken pox usually occurs in childhood. Adults who contract chicken pox are usually more ill, especially with pneumonia. Chicken pox is very common, highly contagious and transmitted through the air.

Chicken pox home remedy #1

Apply toothpaste to the red bumps and allow to dry. This will soothe the itch and keep the chicken pox from spreading.

Chicken pox home remedy #2

Drink lots of water to prevent dehydration.  Also, drink fresh juices.

Chicken pox home remedy #3

Apply garlic oil, liver oil, or vitamin E oil to affected areas.

Chicken pox home remedy #4

Fill the bath tub with cool water and add ginger to it, take a 30 minute bath. This helps stop the itching.

Chicken pox home remedy #5

Garlic taken orally in capsule form can help fight off infection.