chickenpox rash
chickenpox (varicella) is a contagious illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. it takes about 1 or 2 days for a chickenpox red spot (macule) to go through all of its stages. this includes blistering, bursting, drying, and crusting over. new red spots appear every day for up to 5 to 7 days.
current as of: june 12, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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