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My dr is 19 years old she developed a rash which a dr has assessed as chickenpox even though she had it as a child. it started 20 march and it seems to be getting worse and itch more each day, can this be chickenpox?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes: Varicella (chickenpox) can be diagnosed on exam by an experienced physician but it may have been mislabeled now or as a child. There are other blister producing illnesses that can mimic chickenpox, including hand foot mouth syndrome. True chickenpox will trigger lifelong immunity in those with an intact immune system.

Answered 3/31/2020

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A member asked:

My dr is 19 years old she developed a rash which a dr has assessed as chickenpox even though she had it as a child. it started 20 march and it seems to be getting worse and itch more each day, can this be chickenpox?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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