does this look infected? (pic)

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Toddler currently has CP which have started scabbing over. One of the first spots he got was right on the bottom of his back and keeps rubbing on his pants/nappy.

This one has been scabbed now for nearly 5 days but keeps bleeding and opening again due to the location. It seems quite red and angry.

Would you say it looks infected? Sorry first time dealing with chickenpox!

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No - I think this is surrounding inflammation ( doctor)

Does it feel warm to touch compared to skin temp?

If the scab keeps being irritated and having to reform it’s probably just inflammation, just keep an eye on it ( also doc)

No but can you put a plaster over it to stop it rubbing off while it heals?

Any skin which is red will feel hot, it doesn’t automatically mean it’s infected, can just be inflamed

Thank you! Have tried plaster but he just pulls it off 🙄 I've been letting him run around nude as much as possible so that there's nothing rubbing it for a while. Just an awkward place!

To be honest I can't tell if it's warm as he's pretty warm all over at the min (slightly raised temp on and off).

Thanks anyway will keep an eye on it!

I don't think it does.