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Are Red Dots On Legs, Back And Groin Area Signs Of Chicken Pox?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Jun 2016
Question: My 18 y/o son had red dots all over, espec on his legs, also back, face, groin & bottom. Hes extremely itchy. He thought it was acne & applied acne gel. Pics

Is it acne? Chicken pox? Etc
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Not acne, seems to be chicken pox

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs.
It is not acne.
It seems to be chicken pox.
Is the spots associated with fever, sore throat, cold or eye congestion?
Are these solid bumps or fluid filled blisters?
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Are Red Dots On Legs, Back And Groin Area Signs Of Chicken Pox?

Brief Answer: Not acne, seems to be chicken pox Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic I have reviewed the attached photographs. It is not acne. It seems to be chicken pox. Is the spots associated with fever, sore throat, cold or eye congestion? Are these solid bumps or fluid filled blisters? Regards Dr Asmeet