Is this Chicken Pox?

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I have a 2 1/2 year old DS. He came out in small spots all over torso, arms and legs 3 days ago and had a fever on the first night. Since then the spots haven't changed much (just got a bit redder) and he has been right as rain - no pus or white head on the spots - look more like small insect bites just a bit red and raised.

His twin brother has no sign of spots.

Can chicken pox be like this?

I know they should stay in until after the spots have scabbed over if it is chicken pox - but there's no real sign of progression in the spots. I could take him to the doctor but would be concerned about, for e.g. pregnant women or immune suppressed people in the waiting room.

Also I am a teacher and due to go back to work next week. DH is SAHD - do I also need to be in isolation? I've had both chickenpox and shingles in the past.

Many thanks and sorry for probably stupid questions.

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You don't need to be in isolation. When my kids had chickenpox after the first day I had no doubt what it was even though I'd never seen chickenpox.

However, iiwy I would call your GP in the morning and talk to them - if they want you to come in they can usually provide an isolated room.

Doesn't sound like chicken pox to me - we have a very poxy household at the minute.

Allergic reaction to something or a heat rash maybe?

It doesn't sound like chickenpox to me either. Could be a virus - my DD2 kept getting these and I took her to the doctor each time. You can tell the receptionist when booking and when you arrive they'll put you in a separate room/area.

Chickenpox spots keep coming too. Is he getting more as the day goes on?

don't sound like chicken pox to me either, maybe a virus or something?

I would say you'd have seen an obvious change to the spots after a day of them appearing - the 'blister' is quite distinctive & the following scab.

If the spots on your DS are small, evenly-spread, pinprick-sized and cover all of his body (not necessarily the face) then he could have a post-viral rash, especially if he had a fever before the spots appeared.

Maybe a trip to the GP is a good idea though, just to confirm/allay your fears.

Good luck

Thanks all.

Said DS is still awake after 2 hrs in bed and singing 'the wheels on the bus'.

Wonderwooman, yes, does look like you describe.

I'll call the GP tomorrow.