The following symptoms and complaints may indicate varicella (chickenpox):
Leading symptoms
- Itchy exanthema (rash) with papules, vesicles, and crusts (scabs) that are in various stages of development (Heubner’s star chart; starry sky); usually occurs first on the face and trunk of the body. The lesions (“damage”) can also spread to mucous membranes and hairy scalp.
The skin lesions usually heal without scarring; however, excessive scratching or bacterial superinfection may result in bowl-shaped scarring.
Associated symptom
- Fever
Affected individuals usually do not feel particularly limited in their general well-being.
