Question 1

my son has small bumps on his back, chest, and inner thighs. what could it be (it is not chicken pox)?

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Not sure: Of course can't give you a definitive diagnosis but there is a condition called molluscum contagiosum that is quite common in children in those locations.  I would recommend checking some pics on www.Aad.Org and see if it looks similar.

Question 2

my son (3) is on day 4 of chicken pox. he wasn't vaccinated. he's got a cough today and he's had much more breakouts. i'm worried about internal infection. or that he's contracted something else. what can we do?

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Medical evaluation: Varicella pneumonia and secondary bacterial infection of the varicella lesions are two common complications of varicella. This is why we vaccinate - not to avoid varicella, but the complications that can arise. At this point, with having developed a cough, he needs medical evaluation to make sure no pneumonia has developed. At that visit,  can also assess if any infection of lesions.

Question 3

could i possibly have chicken pox?

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Why you think so: Why do you think you may have chicken pox.If you have symptoms and signs of chicken pox then only you can have chicken pox.

Question 4

how can i know if i have chicken pox?

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Be Seen: Best answer is to let a doctor see the rash.Classic varicella looks like a dew drop upon a red base.They scab over as they heal. And usually there are different stages of rash on the body from red spots to fluid filled lesions to scabs.Usually very itchy.

Question 5

if my child has chicken pox, can i get it?

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If susceptable,yes: Most adults have immunity to cpx, even if they do not remember having them .At 35 you were not in an age group that was offered the vaccine starting in 1995, so you would have had it naturally to become immune. If not, between 10-21 days after exposure, you may have a surprise.

Question 6

how can i tell if my child has chicken pox?

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Chicken pox: Some kids have a fever, abdominal pain, sore throat, headache, or a vague sick feeling a day or 2 before the rash appears. These symptoms may last for a few days, and fever stays in the range of 100°-102° f (37.7°-38.8° c), though in rare cases may be higher. Younger kids often have milder symptoms and fewer blisters than older children or adults.

Question 7

i know this dude who has chicken pox. what is that?

Accepted Answer

Chickenpox-no fun!: Chicken pox is varicella-zoster virus infection. Before the chicken pox vaccine became available in the US in 1995, almost everyone had this infection at some point in childhood. This virus causes fever and a blistery rash, and can also cause pneumonia and brain infection!  That's why the vaccine is so important -- make sure you've had both doses.

Question 8

what i do for chicken pox scare holes?it's very deep.

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C. Pox scars: Depends on the extent of the scars, either a Dermatologist, or a plastic surgeon.

Question 9

i have chicken pox via a third person, any suggestions?

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Chickenpox: Treatment for chicken pox can include Acyclovir (antiviral medication). Itching can be soothed with calamine lotion ; colloidal oatmeal baths.  To reduce infections from scratching blisters – keep fingernails short.

Question 10

i'm wondering why are chicken pox dangerous as an adult?

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Outcome variability: At it's peak, chickenpox was most common in preschool kids, with &gt; 2 million cases/yr , 50 deaths & 10, 000 hospitalizations. With the adoption of the vaccine the kid problem has become less an issue & sporadic adult cases have gotten more attention. Adults are at higher risk of a fatal pneumonia for reasons that are unexplained.We see a similar increased morbidity with mumps in adulthood.

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My son has small bumps on his back, chest, and inner thighs. what could it be (it is not chicken pox)?

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My son (3) is on day 4 of chicken pox. he wasn't vaccinated. he's got a cough today and he's had much more breakouts. i'm worried about internal infection. or that he's contracted something else. what can we do?

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Could i possibly have chicken pox?

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How can i know if i have chicken pox?

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If my child has chicken pox, can i get it?

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How can i tell if my child has chicken pox?

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I know this dude who has chicken pox. what is that?

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What i do for chicken pox scare holes?it's very deep.

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I have chicken pox via a third person, any suggestions?

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I'm wondering why are chicken pox dangerous as an adult?

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