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Chickenpox

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NGC2017 · 19/05/2019 16:47

Hi

My 4 year has developed the chickenpox rash since last Wednesday. He still has a mix of scabs and blisters, albeit only a few blisters in his genital area and backs of legs.

When will he be able to go back to school? Do all spots have to have disappeared?

Thanks

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endofthelinefinally · 19/05/2019 16:49

The NHS website explains it very clearly, but briefly, all the blisters must have dried up and scabbed over.

KatnissMellark · 19/05/2019 16:51

Apparently head and shoulders in the bath is very effective at drying them up.

NGC2017 · 19/05/2019 16:54

Thanks.

These few just don't seem to be drying up. He has alot of visible scabs but these just aren't doing anything. They are big as well. I need to do something as I'm having to take unpaid leave which I really can't afford to do.

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endofthelinefinally · 19/05/2019 18:49

They come out in crops, so maybe the ones you mention are not ready to scab yet.

NGC2017 · 19/05/2019 19:14

Well he definitely isn't going back tomorrow. Hs scalp is covered in the biggest yellow blisters. As he hasnt really been itching I've stupidly forgot about his hair.

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