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If not chickenpox then what??

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OhCobblers · 12/03/2012 19:01

Have just discovered about 15 small red pimply spots on DC2 scattered all over. She has no temp and not complaining of being unwell and no cold (which i understand can be symptomatic of CP).

Is it possible that its not CP but just a rash of some kind? I also thought CP spots were generally quite large blistery type ones?

Any clues?
TIA

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mummytime · 12/03/2012 19:17

Doesn't sound like CP. It could be an allergy,mic it not gone in the morning I'd try to see a GP. Has she had anti biopics in the last month?

OhCobblers · 12/03/2012 19:21

Hi mummytime thanks for your reply.
No, she's not had any medication for a while.

I just read this off the Dr Sears website : It starts off with a few red spots or bumps (often mistaken for insect bites). Fever is common. The next day many more bumps will appear, and the first bumps will have turned into blisters.

So i guess i should wait for the morning and see how she looks? Confused

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throckenholt · 12/03/2012 19:24

My DS had a similar rash over his chest and back a few weeks back - small red pimples and itchy. Lasted for a few days, no other symptoms.

Not sure what it was - either some allergic reaction or maybe a virus.

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