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Does this look like the beginning stage of chickenpox

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Dawnb1183 · 11/03/2026 17:51

Does this spot look like the beginning of chicken pox. She has had a cough, runny nose for the last 5 days and today sent home from childminders with a temp. This evening I have noticed this red spot on her back. Just the one. On its own but noticeable. No other reports of chicken pox at childminders. But she has been to a soft play 2 weeks ago.

Does this look like the beginning stage of chickenpox
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ERthree · 11/03/2026 17:56

Cant see the photo but normally the first spots are on the back. Takes 14 days from infection so yes must have picked it up at soft play. Tepid baths 3 times a day with a tablespoon of bicarb of soda, use a sponge to squeeze water over the body, dont touch the body. Calpol and definitely no Ibruprofen.

ERthree · 11/03/2026 17:57

Photo not clear but looks like chicken pox.

theyawnicorn · 11/03/2026 18:00

My DD’s started exactly like this on her back. The next morning they had spread over her chest.

theyawnicorn · 11/03/2026 18:01

She was also under the weather the day before and sooo grumpy!

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