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Can Rashes On Back,chest And Abdominal Area Be Chicken Pox?

hi i'm jovy 23 yrs old, 44kgs,5'2" in height. i had rashes at my back,chest and abdominal area. the rashes were somewhat elevated but no blister,reddish,very itchy. when i went for check up the dr. said it was chicken pox..its already for 5 days today yet no blister formation and no eruption occurred on the rashes. is this consider chicken pox?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

It is unlikely that the rash is chicken Pox because as you rightly pointed it out there are no fluid filled lesions since the rash appeared.
Chicken pox classically presents as fluid filled lesions distributed mainly over the trunk and face and extending on to the extremities. The lesions are initially red but usually turn into blisters within 24 hours. Scalp and oral mucosa may also be involved.
These is usually no itching in chicken pox except when the lesions have dried up to form scabs.
I will suggest that you visit a specialist in your region. Your specialist will be able to have a look at it and advice accordingly.

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Can Rashes On Back,chest And Abdominal Area Be Chicken Pox?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic It is unlikely that the rash is chicken Pox because as you rightly pointed it out there are no fluid filled lesions since the rash appeared. Chicken pox classically presents as fluid filled lesions distributed mainly over the trunk and face and extending on to the extremities. The lesions are initially red but usually turn into blisters within 24 hours. Scalp and oral mucosa may also be involved. These is usually no itching in chicken pox except when the lesions have dried up to form scabs. I will suggest that you visit a specialist in your region. Your specialist will be able to have a look at it and advice accordingly. Regards