Chickenpox, Varicella-zoster virus, Blisters, Vaccine, Neem, Carrot and Coriander, Aloe vera.
Root Cause of Disease
Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It causes an itchy rash with small, fluid-filled blisters. Chickenpox is highly contagious to people who haven’t had the disease or been vaccinated against it. Today, a vaccine is available that protects children against chickenpox.
Symptoms
The itchy blister rash caused by chickenpox infection appears 10 to 21 days after exposure to the virus and usually lasts about five to 10 days. Other signs and symptoms, which may appear one to two days before the rash, include:
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Tiredness and a general feeling of being unwell (malaise)
Once the chickenpox rash appears, it goes through three phases:
- Raised pink or red bumps (papules), which break out over several days
- Small fluid-filled blisters (vesicles), form in about one day and then break and leak
- Crusts and scabs, which cover the broken blisters and take several more days to heal
New bumps continue to appear for several days, so you may have all three stages of the rash — bumps, blisters and scabbed lesions — at the same time. You can spread the virus to other people for up to 48 hours before the rash appears, and the virus remains contagious until all broken blisters have crusted over.
The disease is generally mild in healthy children. In severe cases, the rash can cover the entire body, and lesions may form in the throat, eyes, and mucous membranes of the urethra, anus and vagina.
Causes
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes the chickenpox infection. Most cases occur through contact with an infected person. The virus is contagious to those around you for one to two days before your blisters appear. VZV remains contagious until all blisters have crusted over. The virus can spread through:
- Saliva
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Contact with fluid from the blisters
Home Remedies to treat Chicken Pox
Remedy – 1: Neem Leaves
Materials: Neem leaves (Margosa)
Procedure:
- Mash a handful of neem leaves to make a mild paste and apply on the blistered regions.
- Strew these leaves in bathing hot water and allow them to steep for a few minutes and have a bath in this neem-soaked water.
Remedy – 2: Carrot and Coriander
Materials: Carrot (Daucas), Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Procedure:
- A blended soup of carrot and coriander leaves would be beneficial in nature to cool the internal body during the infection.
- Slice a carrot and chop some coriander leaves into tiny pieces and boil them in half a cup of water for a few minutes.
- Filter and drink it when it is lukewarm on a daily basis for a month or so for a swift and sooner recovery.
Remedy – 3: Aloe Vera
Materials: Aloe Vera
Procedure:
- Slice the aloe vera leaf sideways and scoop out the gel present inside. Transfer it to an airtight container.
- Apply this fresh gel on the rashes.
- Leave it on.
Store the rest of the gel in the refrigerator. This is safe to use for up to seven days.
Remedy – 4: Oatmeal Bath
Materials: 2 cups oats, 4 cups water, A cloth bag, Warm water, A bathtub
Procedure:
- Grind the oatmeal and soak it in four cups of water for a few minutes.
- Now, put this mixture in a cloth bag and secure it tightly.
- Place it in the warm water bath and soak in it for a couple of minutes.
Other Remedies
Honey
This home remedy will give you relief from the itchiness and also it will help heal the blisters that are caused by chickenpox. You should get good quality and pure honey and you should coat the affected area with it. You should repeat this natural treatment 2 – 3 times per day until the scars are gone.
Brown vinegar
Brown vinegar is one of the most effective natural cures for chickenpox. It can give you relief from skin irritation and it can help heal the lesions. Also, it will prevent scarring. In bathwater, you should add ½ cup of brown vinegar and you should soak in it for about ten to fifteen minutes.
Herbal tea
You can try mild and sedative herbal tea which is made from herbs such as lemon balm, marigold, holy basil, and chamomile. You should put one tablespoon of any of the mentioned herbs in one cup of boiling water. You should let it steep for a few minutes and then you should strain it. You should add a small amount of lemon juice, honey, and cinnamon and you should sip it slowly. You should drink this home remedy a few times per day if you want to have the best results.
Calendula flowers
This natural cure is also known as marigold flowers. It is used to get relief from the itching which is caused by chickenpox. You should put 2 tablespoons of calendula flowers and one teaspoon of witch hazel in one cup of water and you should let it sit overnight. In the morning, you should grind this mixture thoroughly. You should apply this paste directly to your rashes. You should rinse it off when it dries completely.
Sandalwood oil
This can be a very effective home remedy for the natural treatment of chickenpox sore because it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Also, it can help to fade chickenpox scars. You should add a few drops of pure sandalwood oil to one teaspoon of carrier oil such as almond oil and you should apply it to the rashes. You should do this natural treatment on a regular basis until the scars and sores heal completely.
Preventions
The best way to prevent chickenpox is to get the chickenpox vaccine. Everyone—including children, adolescents, and adults—should get two doses of the chickenpox vaccine if they have never had chickenpox or were never vaccinated.
The chickenpox vaccine is very safe and effective at preventing the disease. Most people who get the vaccine will not get chickenpox. If a vaccinated person does get chickenpox, the symptoms are usually milder with fewer or no blisters (they may have just red spots) and low or no fever.
The chickenpox vaccine prevents almost all cases of severe illness.
