How to Get Rid of Bumps or Spots After Catching the Chickenpox

Chickenpox is a virus most common in children. Symptoms include a fever, headache, cough and abdominal pain. The most common and most annoying symptom of chickenpox is the rash that occurs on the skin. Bumps can be found all over the body. They are itchy and painful and look like small blisters or insect bites. These bumps can last for several days and up to a week. Scratching at these chickenpox spots will not only extend how long they're on your skin, it can also cause permanent scars. Avoiding scratching will help get rid of them much more quickly.

Things You'll Need

• Cool bath
• Calamine lotion
• Bland food
• Pain reliever

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Instructions

• 1

  Ease pain and swelling by taking a cool bath. The cool water will make it easier to resist scratching the bumps. Consider purchasing an oatmeal bath mix from a drug store to add to the bath water for further soothing properties.

• 2

  Use calamine lotion to soothe itchy chickenpox bumps. Dab this pink liquid on each one of the spots to soothe the swelling and itching. This is especially good to do before bed to prevent scratching during the night.

• 3

  Avoid salty, hot or spicy foods if chickenpox spots have made their way into your mouth. The salt and heat will cause pain that will make the spots swell, making them last longer. Instead, stick with cold or room-temperature food that is bland and lacking much flavoring.

• 4

  Use an over-the-counter pain reliever. Medicine featuring acetaminophen works best at relieving pain and itching feelings due to chickenpox.

• 5

  Wait it out. While avoiding scratching the bumps caused by chickenpox, the rash will eventually go away on its own. Rest and focus your attention on getting better. The more you relax, the faster the virus will leave your system, taking the bumps with it.