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Are these chickenpox?

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Dreamymama · 03/01/2025 21:01

So my son had fever last night and woke up today with a lot here spots started on face then back and then chest. He is feeling okay since last night he has has them inside bum what can I do to help?

Are these chickenpox?
Are these chickenpox?
Are these chickenpox?
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Oneearringlost · 03/01/2025 21:07

It certainly looks like it, and time trajectory and spread/distribution is quite typical.
Hope he weathers the storm.
You need to keep him off school until they are ALL scabbed over.
Stock up on calpol/infant ibuprofen syrup, soothing emollient creams, ( unscented). Calomine might help if itchy, but can sometimes make it worse. Don't apply Sudocreme.
All the best.

AnneLovesGilbert · 03/01/2025 21:08

Looks like it. Poor thing. Oat bath is good. Stick a load of oats in a sock, tie the sock up, hang it under running bath tap.

Dreamymama · 03/01/2025 21:08

Oneearringlost · 03/01/2025 21:07

It certainly looks like it, and time trajectory and spread/distribution is quite typical.
Hope he weathers the storm.
You need to keep him off school until they are ALL scabbed over.
Stock up on calpol/infant ibuprofen syrup, soothing emollient creams, ( unscented). Calomine might help if itchy, but can sometimes make it worse. Don't apply Sudocreme.
All the best.

Thank you! He’s feeling okay so far but I guess it’s just the first day. Ready with calpol and cream! Hoping for the best

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tinyrobot2 · 03/01/2025 21:10

No ibuprofen, just calpol. The ibruprofen can cause a reaction. We used virasooth gel which helped stop the itching
Hope it passes quickly and he’s not too poorly.

Dreamymama · 03/01/2025 21:10

AnneLovesGilbert · 03/01/2025 21:08

Looks like it. Poor thing. Oat bath is good. Stick a load of oats in a sock, tie the sock up, hang it under running bath tap.

Will definitely try that! Thank you

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Wavingnotdrown1ng · 03/01/2025 21:15

Also liquid Clarityn, an antihistamine suitable for children to relieve the itching. Prepare for the possibility of vomiting and a nasty headache too.

Dreamymama · 03/01/2025 21:17

Wavingnotdrown1ng · 03/01/2025 21:15

Also liquid Clarityn, an antihistamine suitable for children to relieve the itching. Prepare for the possibility of vomiting and a nasty headache too.

Hey has been complaining of a headache :(
bless him he just recovered from a tummy bug during the holidays and now this, plus he’s in antibiotics for uti :(

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Marylou62 · 03/01/2025 21:17

tinyrobot2 · 03/01/2025 21:10

No ibuprofen, just calpol. The ibruprofen can cause a reaction. We used virasooth gel which helped stop the itching
Hope it passes quickly and he’s not too poorly.

I second this.. DON'T give Ibuprofen...
Poxclin is another lotion/mousse which is good..

Toooldtopretend · 03/01/2025 21:17

Yes I would say so. I cannot recommend poxclin enough - it’s expensive but worth it. My (then) 9 month old ended up in hospital as his chickenpox were so bad-you literally couldn’t see any skin and poxclin was the only thing that helped.

buttonousmaximous · 03/01/2025 21:18

That's exactly what chicken pox looks like.

Antihistamines and paracetamol

Dreamymama · 03/01/2025 21:20

Marylou62 · 03/01/2025 21:17

I second this.. DON'T give Ibuprofen...
Poxclin is another lotion/mousse which is good..

Thank you! I did give him ibuprofen last night as I the spots had appeared yet he had a fever and I thought it was because of uti. Will give only calpol now!

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Dreamymama · 03/01/2025 21:21

buttonousmaximous · 03/01/2025 21:18

That's exactly what chicken pox looks like.

Antihistamines and paracetamol

Thank you! He’s my first child so just wanted to make sure 😅

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