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i have the same thing i went to the er and they told me it was pityriasis rosea it is a virus that presents itself as a rash or hive it takes 4-8 weeks to clear up and there is no treatment for it you can use benadryl for the itching (cream not pill) it will keep spreading everyday till it runs its course so don't let it scare you it is not contagious it usually starts off on your trunk (area a t-shirt would cover) generally within one to two days the rash appears on upper ares, and sometimes the upper legs rash usually appears as flat, oval patches of scaly copper to reddish color kinda like little pimples or tiny bug bites sometimes a mild sore throat is present with the rash it can cause you to have a sore throat, be itchy, and feel tired like a cold would do i hope this is helpful for you

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smallpox and chicken pox are some diseases. there are MUCH more though

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It could be something like poison ivy. It could also be some sort of a parasite like ringworm.

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Q: What could cause big red bumps all over the body that itch and look kind of like chickenpox?
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Where on the body do you find chickenpox?

Chickenpox bumps can be found on any skin or mucous membranes.


When do chickenpox bumps go away?

No, chickenpox remains contagious until all spots are scabbed over.


What could chickenpox come back as?

Chickenpox virus remains in your body, and may be reactivated later to cause shingles.


How many bumps do you have to have to have chickenpox?

3 spots. but you can have up to 2,000 spots on your body.


Your son has small bumps all over his body but no fever He just had his chickenpox vaccine?

Patients sometimes get a rash after chickenpox vaccine. It is possible that he could be contagious if his bumps are due to vaccine. He could be having an allergic reaction to the vaccination, or it could be a coincidence, and not be related to the vaccination. Contact your health care provider for advice specific to your health history.


How do you stop chickenpox instantly?

You cannot stop chickenpox instantly, you just have to wait. See, the bumps from chickenpox actually protect your body from harmful bacteria in your body. There is a fight going on in your body between the anitbodies and bad germs. When the anitbodies win, the bumps go away. So be patient, think of it as a war, because you can't control when wars end. But if you feel the chickenpox lasted to long, check up with the doctor immediately.


Where is the first place on your body to get chickenpox bumps?

Chickenpox lesions usually show up first on the chest, head, and back. Then it spreads over the body.


Could something in the ocean cause tiny non-itchy bumps on my back and shoulders?

You might have body acne.


Could lying cause a body reaction and cause a lie bump?

Lying down for prolonged periods of time causes bed sores...but not "lie bumps"!


What are the advantages of chickenpox vaccine?

Chickenpox vaccine provides protection against the chickenpox virus, which can cause both chickenpox and shingles. Getting the vaccine reduces the risk of serious complications, which can occur in pregnant women with chickenpox as well as immunocompromised patients.its a practice for your body


What are you vaccinated with?

You could be vaccinated with medicines that help your body to go against chickenpox, polio or other diseases that could infect your body.


What rash moves around body and is painful but not itchy?

Have you had chickenpox? If so, could be shingles.