HomeAnswersDermatologyblistersWhat could be the spots in legs and elbows which look like chickenpox?

My son has few spots in his legs and elbows which looks like chickenpox. What could it be?

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Published At November 17, 2019
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

One week ago the back of my son's legs became spotty most of the spots became blisters, looked a lot like chicken pox, but some stayed as little spots. He also has a few spots on the outer side in his elbows, but these have not blistered. He is not ill, and not on any medication.

Hello,

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I will not be able to diagnose and grade your disease without a photograph, so would you mind in sending the good quality photographs taken in a natural light so that I could prescribe you the best according to the grade.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I have attached the photos.

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I have seen the photographs. (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

How long it has been there? It could be a chronic bullous disease of childhood, atypical viral infection as well as bullous eruption because of allergy to some food or medication.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

It has been there for one week. It seems to be scabbing over and does not have any more blisters.

Hello,

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Then it will subside automatically on its own, nevertheless, I would advise you to take syrup Amoxicillin, Clavulanic acid, and Mupirocin ointment in order to prevent secondary infection and thus scarring. If a relapse is there then you should consider biopsy and immunofluorescence.

I hope it helps.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Atishay Bukharia
Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Dermatology

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