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Is this chicken pox? An insect bite? Something else?

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TheOliveCat · 06/07/2025 12:23

Help! My son had a single spot appear on his arm about 3 days ago. No more have appeared since. Doesn’t appear to be itchy. No fever or other symptoms of chickenpox. But there have been several cases at his nursery. Any suggestions?

Is this chicken pox? An insect bite? Something else?
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queenofthebongo · 06/07/2025 12:51

I get insect bites that are a bit yellow and lumpy so it could be that.
chicken pox tends to have a red area with one liquid bubble on it.
I also get cold sores and they look a little like that.
maybe go to a pharmacy?
sorry not much help.

JoyeuxNarwhal · 06/07/2025 13:21

Molluscum maybe?

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