Which home remedy is suitable to relieve the itching associated with varicella?
A. Applying a paste of baking soda and water
B. Dusting the lesions with baby powder
C. Using cool compresses of normal saline
D. Applying gauze saturated in hydrogen peroxide
Correct Answer: A. Applying a paste of baking soda and water
Option A: Applying a paste of baking soda and water soothes the itching and helps to dry the vesicles.
Option B: The use of baby powder is not recommended for either child.
Options C and D: Hydrogen peroxide and the saline will not relieve the itching and will prevent the vesicles from crusting.