[[File:Chickenpox.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Chickenpox]]Other Name : Varicella <br>Cause of chicken pox is mainly because of varicella-zoster virus (VZV). About 90% of non-immune people with direct exposure to sufferers are most likely to catch the virus. VZV is communicable by both respiratory droplets (i.e. coughing, sneezing) and direct skin contact. Symptoms of chicken pox may appear as early as 10 to 21 days after exposure and onset of disease from 12 to 14 days. While chicken pox is only considered a mild disease for children, only 25% of adults are most likely to have this disease and are more prone for complications. Complications from chicken pox include skin infection, pneumonia, neurologic complications, Reye syndrome, hepatitis, kidney disease and inflammation of the testes. Chicken pox is a fairly serious illness, which at some point, is affected by diet. Therefore, diet appropriate for the condition must be observed and certain foods must be avoided to steer clear of chicken pox.<br>See also :* [[Shingles]]* [[Ramsay Hunt Syndrome]]
== Symptoms ==
Symptoms of chicken pox in children a re characterized by one to two days of fever, malaise and sore throat after 2 weeks of exposure to the virus. After 24 hours, rashes will start to appear from the torso and will spread to the arms and feet after 10 days. The rash will transform into a red papule to a blister. Lesions will form over the skin. Once there are no more new lesions developing, the person is no longer considered contagious but the lesions may cause permanent scarring.
* Honey is more than just a natural sweetener; as it also well endowed with several medicinal properties one of which includes their ability to cure chicken pox. Besides, it is one of the main curative for chicken pox since ancient times, and it is still used by hordes who know the value of natural treatments. Just take pure honey and use it to coat all the rash spots. This will relieve you from the itching effect of chicken pox as well as speed up your healing procedure. Do this for at least 3 times a day and be assured of getting healed within a few days.
* Oatmeal has efficient anti-inflammatory properties that can be helpful in relieving one from the symptoms of chicken pox. All you have to do is to take two cups of oatmeal and grind them into fine powder. Pour this powder into a jug with about two litters of water, and leave it to settle for about fifteen minutes. Use a clean piece of cloth to sieve the remaining junk as you pour the solution in the jug into your bathing water. You can now tie the top of the cloth and swirl it into your bathing water until the entire water turns white in colour. Enjoy your bath as you expect to get get healed within a few days.
*[[Amylase]], combined with certain herbs, relieves herpes of any kind, including canker sores, genital herpes, shingles, and chickenpox. Combined with certain skin-healing herbs, it can heal acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
* Marigold flower and Hazel leaves: Mix two tablespoons of marigold flower with two tea spoons of hazel leaves, then put the mixture into a cup of water and leave it to stay for at least 6 hours. Take the solution and grind the course pieces properly before applying the paste on the rashes. This natural treatment for chicken pox will guarantee your healing within a week. In addition, this remedy is also appropriate in relieving you from the itching effects of chicken pox.
These are the top 5 tested and proven natural remedies that can be used in getting rid of chicken pox completely. Remember that one is deemed to be infected with chicken pox at one point in life, and the more you understand these natural remedies, the less you will be worried about it and its symptoms.
* Homeopathy:
**If you recognize the chickenpox early on, give aconite. This will bring it to an end very quickly, without compromising the immunity benefits of getting chickenpox.
**Then there are some other remedies you can give, but the main one I’ll mention here is rhus tox. Rhus tox is good for alleviating the itching, and I’m giving the two older kids rhus tox 30x (3 times a day for 48 hours).
**Chamomilla is a good remedy for soothing.
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