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Can One Get Chicken Pox Twice?

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Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015
Question:
Can I get chicken pox twice?red,itchy itchy spots,
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pictures requested

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
Its very rare for chicken pox to reoccur. In certain situations when immune system is compromised, there is risk to acquire chicken pox.

I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.

Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (1 hour later)
Please find the attached image
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please answer some points of history

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for uploading the picture.
After careful review, I would like to put the differential diagnosis of allergic skin conditions like papular urticaria or contact dermatitis and even scabies.

For better understanding please answer the following questions:
1. Total duration of lesions?
2. Sites of body involved?
3. Anybody in family or roomates having similar condition?
4. Is the itching worse at night?
5. Any history of application of any cosmetics/ topical medications before development of rash?

Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can One Get Chicken Pox Twice?

Brief Answer: Pictures requested Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. Its very rare for chicken pox to reoccur. In certain situations when immune system is compromised, there is risk to acquire chicken pox. I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination. Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way. You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'. Thanks Dr Hardik Pitroda