Varicella

Chicken Pox The rash is pruritic and most prominent on the face, scalp and trunk. It appears as multitudes of red ringed papules and vesicles in varying stages of development. Crusts eventually form and slough off in 7 to 14 days. Nondermatomal distribution and lesions of varying stages distinguish primary varicella from herpes zoster. Fever and malaise may be mild in children and much more severe in adults.