<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> My (celiac) son just got over the chicken pox. I thought he had a pretty bad case. I used a baking powder paste to help ease the itch. It seemed to work. Since my kids love each other so much he shared his cooties with his sisters. Both my daughters are extremely uncomfortable, and they clearly have a more severe case. The baking soda paste doesn't seem to be working for them. I need a gluten-free miracle as my youngest daughter is celiac as well. Itchy from Ontario Chris Brecka [log in to unmask]