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Could this be the start of chicken pox?

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12cody96 · 18/02/2022 20:04

Noticed these spots this evening, they have a red mark around the spots. DS seems to be okay, no temperature, he’s his happy self, eating and drinking fine. Could it be chicken pox? Or something else?

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PolkaSpace · 19/02/2022 08:32

Looks like it to me but if concerned see a pharmacist

Awrite · 19/02/2022 08:33

Was he unwell 2 weeks ago?

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 19/02/2022 08:35

Could well be. CP normally starts on the torso.

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12cody96 · 19/02/2022 22:23

@PolkaSpace I didn’t realise pharmacist could have a look, will take him tomorrow.
@Awrite he did have a bit of a cold/cough he was ill for about 4 days.
@IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads I will call GP on Monday to confirm.

Thank you for your replies. So far no new spots has appeared but still looks the same. Still not bothering him.

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dementedpixie · 19/02/2022 22:27

If you think it's chickenpox then don't take him to a pharmacist as it's contagious. If the spots turn into fluid filled blisters then it could be CP.

IamSamantha · 19/02/2022 22:43

Chicken pox literally appeared before my eyes when I put my dc in the bath. It brings the rash out. I learned this with first dc and others followed.

fedup078 · 20/02/2022 07:11

My 2yo had a few spots on Friday and now he is absolutely covered
I think by now it would be obvious if it was cp

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 20/02/2022 08:14

[quote 12cody96]@PolkaSpace I didn’t realise pharmacist could have a look, will take him tomorrow.
@Awrite he did have a bit of a cold/cough he was ill for about 4 days.
@IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads I will call GP on Monday to confirm.

Thank you for your replies. So far no new spots has appeared but still looks the same. Still not bothering him.[/quote]
When ds had CP he had 3 lone spots for 5 days. On the night of the fifth day going into the 6th they appeared as I looked at him, and within an hour he was covered.

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