My son has some blister looking bumps on his chest and back only. He is not running a fever nor do the spots?

Question

itch. Is it possible that he has the chicken pox, or could it be something else.

Answer 1

It could be any number of childhood infections that show their infection by small blisterlike irritations.

Its also possible your child has an allergy to something he has come in contact with. I knew someone growing up in my neighborhood who had a skin allergy to sunlight.

if the bumps spread on their own, or if he does begin to run a fever or even has difficulty breathing (because the lumps can be inside the body as well) take the child to any doctor that specializes in children. They would have a better diagnosis than anything we can give here without seeing it or having an education in children.

Just remember, you know your children and don't doubt that fact of motherhood instinct. This could be the initial stages of a childhood infection that has not overrun his body's white blood cell army...yet.

Answer 2

It could be Chicken Pox but the best way to tell is to see your doctor. Here are some items that might give you a clue:

1. How old is your son, has he been vaccinated against Chicken Pox? His pediatrician should have a record of his immunization. You should also have a immunization card detailing his vaccination. The Chicken Pox vaccine is call "Varicella" or "Varicella-Zoster." Children usually get vaccinated before starting kindergarten and a booster later when the child is 12 years old. If he has been vaccinated then it is unlikely he has Chicken Pox.

2. The Tell-Tale sign, your son tells you a friend or classmate has Chicken Pox. Unfortunately, children are germ factories. When one kid in the class gets Chicken Pox, everyone in the class gets it as well. They are too young to understand good personal hygiene, such as handwashing or covering your mouth when snizzing.

3. There is also a possibility that he has cellulitis (i.e. skin infection). Usually, you can tell by the color of the bumps and scabs. Cellulitis appears as honey colored blisters with a surrounding red base.

Answer 3

Most of the time, Chicken Pox come with a low grade fever, and intense itching. it does not sound like Chicken Pox at all.

Had he spent a long day in the sun recently? Second degree blisters can form from prolonged exposure to the sun, and he will need tons of fluids to keep him from getting sicker.

I am at a loss for anything else. I hope he is ok, but if it persists longer than 3 days, spikes a sudden fever, becomes overly tired (lethargic), then please take him to your doctor or the ER.

Good luck.

Answer 4

It could be chicken pox, they do look like blisters. Get him to take a hot bath or shower and check. The heat brill bring them out fast if it is.

Answer 5

Could be chicken pox. You need to take him to the doctor and not allow these stupid people on Yahoo give you a diagnosis and a treatment, sweetie. I am a nurse and I would not even do that!

Answer 6

he has chicken pox and they don't have to spread so get some calmain lotion and take him to the doctor because there could be complications

Answer 7

Maybe it was something he had eaten that broke him out, Is there anything he could have ate that wasn't the usually?

Answer 8

Consult a doctor if t worsens

Answer 9

sounds like shingles. take him to the doc they can give him medicine so the outbreak won't be as uncomfortable or severe.