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Is this chickenpox???

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snufflebug · 05/07/2008 11:34

My 13 month old dd has what looks like chickenpox but I'm not sure. Took her to the doctor 2 days ago who said it was top of her list but said I would know within 12 - 24 hours but I'm no further forward. She has raised scab like spots on her scalp and a few red smaller spots on the back of her neck and in her elbow joints. They haven't developed really into anything unlike the ones on her head. She started nursery a couple of weeks ago and also her uncle had shingles (didn't have direct contact with her though - only through her dad). What do you think as I need to know whether to keep her off nursery or not. Any experience or help really appreciated as she is my first so nothing to compare with!

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sandy4 · 05/07/2008 11:44

Sounds like chickenpox. How does she feel? It didn't bother my DS in the slightest!

I'd phone nursery to see if they think you should keep her off.

snufflebug · 05/07/2008 11:48

She is feeling just fine - really on good form - her head is a little itchy but calomine is good for that. Thanks very much for the response

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