Chicken Pox

Chickenpox may start with a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and a cough. 1 to 2 days later, a rash begins, often in clusters of spots on the chest and face. It can spread out quickly over the entire body.  The number of pox is different for everyone. Some people get just a few bumps; others are covered from head to toe.

At first, the rash looks like pinkish dots that quickly develop a small blister on top.  Chickenpox blisters show up in waves, so after some begin to crust over, a new group of spots may appear. New chickenpox usually stops appearing by the seventh day, though they may stop as early as the third day. It usually takes 10–14 days for all the blisters to be scabbed over and then you are no longer contagious.