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Introduction Chickenpox is a highly contagious illness caused by primary infection with the varicella zoster virus, characterized by vesicular rash and fever. It is contagious from a few days before the onset of rash until all lesions have crusted over. Main route of transmission is through contact with infected persons via Inhalation of respiratory droplets and aerosols generated by skin lesions. Direct contact with droplets of vesicular fluid from skin lesions. Reinfection results in people suffering from shingles . Symptoms The incubation period is typically 2-3 weeks. Before the rash develops, the patient might experience up to 3 days of prodromal symptoms that could include fever, headache and sore throat. The rash typically begins on the face, stomach and back before spreading to other parts of the body. Initially, lesions appear as small red lumps that rapidly develop into vesicles, which curst over after 3-5 days. New lesions form for up to 1 week with the total number of ...

Introduction A scar is a fibrous tissue replacing normal tissues destroyed by injury or disease. Scar formation is natural in the healing process of wounds. The more the skin is damaged, the longer it takes for the damage to heal and the greater chance of developing a noticeable scar. Signs Most scar may initially appear redder and thicker, which then rapidly fade. A scar may fade so much that you can barely see it, but it never completely disappears. A scar's appearance depends on several factors, such as Injury or event that caused the scar Depth, size and location of the wound The patient's age, gender, ethnicity and heredity. Treatment received Types of Scars Atrophic (depressed) It may appear sunken or pitted. This happens because the inflammation in the skin destroys collagen as the wound heals. May result from acne or chickenpox . Sunken scars can become more noticeable as you age. Contracture Commonly caused by burns. This occurs when the skin shrinks, leading to tight...