Gina Woodruff (Wapello, IA) on 03/28/2009
[NAY] 02/07/2007: Gail from Columbus, OH writes: "I put egg whites on two face clothes and placed the egg white portion on the bottoms of my son's feet then covered with socks and a bath towel. There has been no change in his temperature in 45minutes. This did not work for us. Looking for another remedy,"
Use Regular rubbing alcohol. Rub over chest. 70% rubbing alcohol should work just fine. I've tried this on my 11 year old daughter and it brought her tempature down and kept it down! This is what they used in the good old days! It works!
Replied By Rob (Kentucky) on 10/04/2024
From the Book: The Medical Genius 4th Ed., page 13,1894 by Stacy Jones M.D.
Putting isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol on a child's skin is a popular folk remedy for quickly reducing a fever, Although the alcohol may temporarily cool the skin as it evaporates. It works so quickly. Isopropyl alcohol is quickly absorbed through the skin.
Alcohol rubbed on legs and covered completely will help reduce fever, Mexican Remedy.
Can be dabbed in armpits and behind knees to bring down high fevers. In general, fevers are curative, but in young children they should not be allowed to run high more than a few days.