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How long is it supposed to it take for chicken pox to disappear?
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Weeks: The rash progresses from papules to vesicles to scabs over 1-2 weeks. You will be contagious until all the lesions have become dried scabs. It may take another week for the scabs to go away.
Answered 2/26/2019
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