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GlossaryChickenpox

highly contagious viral infection causing itchy rash and blisters

Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is characterized by an itchy rash with red spots and blisters, typically starting on the face, back, and chest before spreading to the rest of the body. While generally mild in children, it can lead to serious complications in adults, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals. Vaccination is available and effective in preventing the disease.

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research Localization of varicella-zoster virus nucleic acids and proteins in human skin

25 citations , December 1995 in “Neurology”

The research found that chickenpox virus spreads in skin through blood then to skin cells, while shingles virus moves from nerves to hair follicle areas before infecting skin cells.

research Mucocutaneous manifestations in children with human immunodeficiency virus infection

16 citations , January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

Children with HIV often have skin problems that can indicate the severity of their immune system damage.

research Postherpetic Poliosis

10 citations , February 2006 in “Archives of dermatology”

A man's chest hair turned white after a shingles infection, possibly due to virus-damaged pigment cells.

research Alopecias Due to Drugs and Other Skin and Systemic Disorders

7 citations , January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology”

Hair loss can be caused by stress, infections, drugs, and various diseases, with treatment depending on accurate diagnosis.

research Rare and common manifestations of COVID‐19 in children

4 citations , February 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice”

COVID-19 can cause various skin issues in children, mostly not severe, with chilblain-like lesions being common, especially in adolescents.

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