Red, itchy vax site

gerberadaisy · 01-08-2016, 02:50 PM

I have some essential oils so thinking maybe one will work for my little guys vax site (Dtap & polio). First time he's had reactions. Would coconut oil help soothe? He's not complaining, just itching.

graciousmomma · 01-08-2016, 03:39 PM

I'd try some Benadryl cream on it.

Katigre · 01-08-2016, 05:37 PM

I'd put on a topical anti itch cream like benadryl (I don't know essential oils well so if there is an oil that is anti itch you could try that with the appropriate carrier).

Fwiw, dtap reactions usually increase with each side so the 3rd and 4th doses have the highest .

gerberadaisy · 01-08-2016, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Katigre

I'd put on a topical anti itch cream like benadryl (I don't know essential oils well so if there is an oil that is anti itch you could try that with the appropriate carrier).

Fwiw, dtap reactions usually increase with each side so the 3rd and 4th doses have the highest .

he's never had any reactions & I think this is his last. I think regardless of any recommendations.

I did put the benadryl I had on & he said it stings. Not sure I'll put more on. He doesn't seemed bothered I just don't like seeing him scratch & his arm all red

Redeemed · 01-08-2016, 09:56 PM

Lavender.

Quiteria · 01-08-2016, 09:59 PM

I'd y something like numbing it with ice, taking an oatmeal bath, etc. Can't remember anything that really helps, especially if even the benedryl cream stings.

gerberadaisy · 01-08-2016, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemed

Lavender.

that was my first thought....until I realized I just ran out of lavender. I'll try to get more tomorrow but need to figure out where as the HFS near us is now closed down.

Redeemed · 01-08-2016, 10:28 PM

What other oils do you have handy?

gerberadaisy · 01-08-2016, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemed

What other oils do you have handy?

In doing a little digging I'll be using my sandalwood & geranium on him.

Soliloquy · 01-09-2016, 05:51 AM

I would put a paste of clay and St John's wort (open up a capsule) on it. (It's a drawing salve when used topically, won't affect his moods at all.)

gerberadaisy · 01-09-2016, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Soliloquy

I would put a paste of clay and St John's wort (open up a capsule) on it. (It's a drawing salve when used topically, won't affect his moods at all.)

It's better today as in almost gone. But I'll remember this for the next time. I really like that idea.

mamacat · 01-09-2016, 08:14 AM

Was also going to suggest clay

01-08-2016, 02:50 PM	#1
gerberadaisy Rose Trellis Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,313	Red, itchy vax site I have some essential oils so thinking maybe one will work for my little guys vax site (Dtap & polio). First time he's had reactions. Would coconut oil help soothe? He's not complaining, just itching.

01-08-2016, 03:39 PM	#2
graciousmomma Moderator It'd be nice if you could pull me into town. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,074	Re: Red, itchy vax site I'd try some Benadryl cream on it. __________________ INFJ, Ninja Extraordinaire

01-08-2016, 05:37 PM	#3
Katigre Rose Garden Why thank you, it is naturally blue... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 21,278	Re: Red, itchy vax site I'd put on a topical anti itch cream like benadryl (I don't know essential oils well so if there is an oil that is anti itch you could try that with the appropriate carrier). Fwiw, dtap reactions usually increase with each side so the 3rd and 4th doses have the highest .

01-08-2016, 09:56 PM	#5
Redeemed Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,685	Re: Red, itchy vax site Lavender. __________________ Melissa Veteran, 1994-2006. MST Survivor, Nov 1996. Child of God since 07/1982. Wife to Bryan, my best friend and retired soldier, since 06/2014. Mom to DD (02/1998), DS1 (08/2006), and DS2 (01/2009). Two w/Jesus (05/2001) and (12/2004). Stepmom to DSD (06/2007) and DSS (04/2009).

01-08-2016, 09:59 PM	#6
Quiteria Rose Garden Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 23,483	Re: Red, itchy vax site I'd y something like numbing it with ice, taking an oatmeal bath, etc. Can't remember anything that really helps, especially if even the benedryl cream stings. __________________ Homeschooling mama to five: a young adult (graduated!), two high schoolers, a big kid, and a kindergartner And yes, they've all aged overnight since the last time you read my out-of-date sigg.

01-08-2016, 10:28 PM	#8
Redeemed Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,685	Re: Red, itchy vax site What other oils do you have handy? __________________ Melissa Veteran, 1994-2006. MST Survivor, Nov 1996. Child of God since 07/1982. Wife to Bryan, my best friend and retired soldier, since 06/2014. Mom to DD (02/1998), DS1 (08/2006), and DS2 (01/2009). Two w/Jesus (05/2001) and (12/2004). Stepmom to DSD (06/2007) and DSS (04/2009).

01-09-2016, 05:51 AM	#10
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Red, itchy vax site I would put a paste of clay and St John's wort (open up a capsule) on it. (It's a drawing salve when used topically, won't affect his moods at all.)

01-09-2016, 08:14 AM	#12
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Red, itchy vax site Was also going to suggest clay __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

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