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My 6yro has red itchy bumps strtd on legs look like poison ivy but no clus/streaked some healed w/ drk spot in mid but more formd & sprding. chickpox?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Red itchy bumps: It is not chicken pox because chicken pox starts in the head and works its way down the body. Moreover, the rash is usually blistery. Red bumps may indicate hives.

Answered 9/27/2013

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A member asked:

My 6yro has red itchy bumps strtd on legs look like poison ivy but no clus/streaked some healed w/ drk spot in mid but more formd & sprding. chickpox?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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