Chickenpox, Dermatology FAQ

Shingles transmission issues? Hello Doctor, I am currently 21 years old. Two years ago, my grandmother had shingles, and during that time, I frequently took care of her, going to bed around three or four in the morning and waking up at eight or nine the next day. As a result, I l...

Am I experiencing heat rash or chickenpox? Our school has started experiencing an outbreak of chickenpox (the vaccine protection is wearing off at our age). Recently, I have developed red rashes, small bumps distributed on the upper arms, chest, abdomen, and throughout my back. T...

Chickenpox and shingles, vaccine issues? Hello Dr. Wu, I have never had chickenpox, but I am concerned that the chickenpox vaccine might allow the virus to remain in my body, potentially leading to shingles in the future (although the symptoms may not be severe). Therefore, I wou...

Is it possible to determine if someone has had chickenpox through testing? Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask: 1. Can only those who have had chickenpox develop shingles? 2. Can individuals who have never had chickenpox not develop shingles? 3. Is it possible for a 50-year-old adu...

Shingles transmission issues? Hello, doctor. A family member has contracted shingles, and I am the only one in the household who has not received the chickenpox vaccine. I would like to ask how I can prevent transmission, or should I get vaccinated against chickenpox as a precaut...

Does having chickenpox increase the likelihood of developing keloids? Hello, doctor. I have a keloid tendency and did not have chickenpox when I was younger. I would like to ask if I do get chickenpox, will the areas affected definitely form keloids, or can I avoid keloid formati...

If a child has chickenpox, can it trigger shingles in family members? Hello, doctor. Chickenpox and shingles are caused by the same virus, and it is known that shingles can transmit the virus to someone who has not had chickenpox, resulting in chickenpox. If a child develops chic...

Inquiry about transmission issues after chickenpox treatment? Hello, I recently contracted chickenpox and after a doctor's diagnosis, I was treated with Acyclovir for a week. It's been almost two weeks, and the lesions have crusted over. I would like to ask if being cru...

Sudden appearance of red spots on a baby's face? Hello Dr. Wu, my son is currently one year and five months old. About a week ago, he suddenly developed quite large red pimples on both sides of his cheeks near the temples. A day or two later, I noticed a few small pimples ap...

Chickenpox issues Hello, doctor. I had chickenpox last week, and I have recovered after treatment. I would like to ask if I can wash my clothes and bed linens in the washing machine during the chickenpox period. Since I am in a school dormitory and the washing machine is communal...

Shingles Hello doctor, I had HIV rapid tests at 12 weeks and 16 weeks, both results were negative. However, at 17 weeks, I developed shingles. Could this be related to HIV, or is it simply due to a weakened immune system from prolonged stress over the past three months?

Chickenpox - Skin pain? Which department should I visit? Hello: I occasionally experience sharp pain in the lower left rib area, and there is also tenderness when I press on that spot. There are two chickenpox lesions nearby, and I'm wondering if the pain could be caused by ...

Chickenpox and dyshidrotic eczema? Hello, doctor. Recently, I had dyshidrotic eczema, and after seeing a doctor and applying ointment, there was significant improvement. However, in the past few days, I developed chickenpox, and the lesions appeared in the same areas where the dy...

Chickenpox can be transmitted through the crusts of the blisters? Once chickenpox lesions have crusted over, the risk of transmission is significantly reduced. However, it is still possible to contract the virus from someone who has chickenpox, especially if you have not previous...

Atrophic scars from shingles? In June of this year, I had an outbreak of shingles on the bridge of my nose and above my lips, which is my first recurrence since having chickenpox as a child. I took medication for a week, and the scabs took about a month to fall off. I saw a shing...

Can chickenpox still be contagious after the scabs have formed? Hello doctor 👋 It has been 15 days since I developed chickenpox on June 27, and the scabs are starting to fall off. 1. Since my body has scabbed over and they are gradually falling off, am I still contagious? 2. Can ...

The shingles rash has been present for a week? I have had shingles for a week now. I went to see the doctor as soon as the rash appeared and completed a three-day course of oral medication. I have also been applying topical medication twice a day, but the rash is still slowly spr...

Adult chickenpox Hello Doctor, I noticed a fluid-filled bump on my neck while scratching two nights ago, and yesterday I found one on my waist and another on my back. I went to see a doctor in the evening, and although he said the number of lesions was not significant, they appea...

Is it normal for the scabs from shingles to be very dark? Does the drying of the blisters indicate that healing is progressing? Hello Doctor, about five or six days ago (around Sunday), I developed small blisters on my chin (at the time, I mistakenly thought they were small pimpl...

Can a mother with chickenpox breastfeed? Hello Doctor: Last month, I had shingles, which has now crusted over. However, before the onset of my condition, my wife shared meals with me. Two days ago, my wife developed chickenpox and has already visited a clinic for examination. We ...