“Symptoms and Treatment of Chickenpox: What You Need to Know”

Symptoms of chickenpox include a rash that initially appears on the chest, face, and back, fever, headache, tiredness, runny nose, and decreased appetite. The itchy blister rash caused by chickenpox infection appears 10 to 21 days after exposure to the virus and usually lasts about five to 10 days.

The itchy rash on the skin is initially reddish in color, this rash then develops into fluid-filled blisters. These blisters will eventually burst, dry out, and can form scabs. The chickenpox rash will spread from the middle of the body such as the stomach, chest to the surrounding parts such as the feet and hands.