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Chickenpox

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jessscane · 18/07/2023 19:18

Hi,

My little one came up in a rash 2 weeks ago I took him to the doctors they said it was eczema..

It seems to be getting worse though, I'm just wondering if it's chickenpox.

The pictures don't really do it much justice. I'll take him back to docs again tomorrow to get him checked just wondered what you guys thought

Thanks x

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MissAtomicBomb1 · 18/07/2023 19:58

Chickenpox tend to come out quickly so once the first spot appears lots more follow over the next few hours/days. They are really itchy too with a head on them so you would know about it! Your little one would most likely have been unwell or miserable.
New spots wouldn't be appearing 2 weeks later they would have crusted over by now.
Personally I don't think it's chicken pox but can't help with what it actually is!

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jessscane · 18/07/2023 19:59

MissAtomicBomb1 · 18/07/2023 19:58

Chickenpox tend to come out quickly so once the first spot appears lots more follow over the next few hours/days. They are really itchy too with a head on them so you would know about it! Your little one would most likely have been unwell or miserable.
New spots wouldn't be appearing 2 weeks later they would have crusted over by now.
Personally I don't think it's chicken pox but can't help with what it actually is!

Sorry I didn't really explain it too well.

The spots I've noticed yesterday and there's more today..

The rash which is by his nappy on his hip has been there for a few weeks xx

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jessscane · 18/07/2023 20:00

MissAtomicBomb1 · 18/07/2023 19:58

Chickenpox tend to come out quickly so once the first spot appears lots more follow over the next few hours/days. They are really itchy too with a head on them so you would know about it! Your little one would most likely have been unwell or miserable.
New spots wouldn't be appearing 2 weeks later they would have crusted over by now.
Personally I don't think it's chicken pox but can't help with what it actually is!

He's also not unwell, no temp etc..

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MoserRothOrangeandAlmond · 18/07/2023 20:05

Looks like molluscum contagiousum

MoserRothOrangeandAlmond · 18/07/2023 20:06

My daughter has it and it can last for around a year. No itchiness, not unwell just a viral thing that is really common in young children

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jessscane · 18/07/2023 21:03

MoserRothOrangeandAlmond · 18/07/2023 20:06

My daughter has it and it can last for around a year. No itchiness, not unwell just a viral thing that is really common in young children

Oooo okay that's interesting.. I'll defo get it checked at GP just incase as due to go on hols on Monday with my newborn niece. I'd hate to pass chickenpox onto her. Better to be safe than sorry

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MoserRothOrangeandAlmond · 18/07/2023 21:43

That's it calmed down but it flares up! Mostly abdomen and some on the leg

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