Then a rash of red, pimple-like spots usually appears first on the trunk and face. A child may have just one or two spots, or the rash may cover the entire body, including the throat, mouth, ears, groin, and scalp. Pox in the groin area tend to sting, especially with urination. The spots turn into clear blisters that become cloudy, break open, and scab over. This rash itches a lot.
Spots continue to appear for one to five days and subside over a week or two.
F. Normally chickenpox is a relatively minor illness that lasts about 10 days in children and a little longer in adults. Most chicken pox infections require no special treatment. A child with chicken pox should be kept out of school for about one week. Children can generally return to school or day care when all the blisters have scabbed over. You don't have to wait until all the blister scabs fall off.