What causes spots that look like chickenpox?

Question

Hello doctor,

One week ago, the back of my son's legs became spotty, and most of the spots turned into blisters, resembling chickenpox. However, some remained as small spots. He also has a few spots on the outer side of his elbows, but these have not blistered. He is not ill and is not on any medication.

Please help.

Answer 1

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I will not be able to diagnose or grade your condition without a photograph. Would you mind sending high-quality photos taken in natural light so that I can prescribe the best treatment based on the grade?

Regards.

Answer 2

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I have seen the photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). How long has it been there? It could be a chronic bullous disease of childhood, an atypical viral infection, or a bullous eruption caused by an allergy to certain foods or medications.

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Answer 3

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It will likely subside on its own; however, I would advise you to take Amoxicillin syrup, Clavulanic acid, and Mupirocin ointment to prevent secondary infection and scarring. If a relapse occurs, you should consider a biopsy and immunofluorescence.

I hope it helps.