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What Do Bumps On The Forehead Indicate?

I recently broke out w/a few bumps on my forehead, which have now grown in number. They have spread to the jaw and neck regions and upper torso. I noticed them 1st a couple days ago. My daughter-in-law and granddaughter have them also (they noticed them about 4 or 5 days ago. They are a little itchy
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hi sir/madam,your symptoms hint at chicken pox,a viral infection caused by varicella virus.it is highly contagious, and it can spread quickly. The virus is transmitted by direct contact with the rash or by droplets dispersed into the air by coughing or sneezing. it goes through three phases:
1.Raised pink or red bumps, which break out over several days.
2.Small fluid-filled blisters, forming from the raised bumps over about one day before breaking and leaking
3.Crusts and scabs, which cover the broken blisters and take several more days to heal.various other possibilities are herpes simplex,molluscum contagiosum,impetigo,cutaneous anthrax,vaccinia.on examination of bumps,a physician can arrive at the right diagnosis.take care.bye.
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What Do Bumps On The Forehead Indicate?

hi sir/madam,your symptoms hint at chicken pox,a viral infection caused by varicella virus.it is highly contagious, and it can spread quickly. The virus is transmitted by direct contact with the rash or by droplets dispersed into the air by coughing or sneezing. it goes through three phases: 1.Raised pink or red bumps, which break out over several days. 2.Small fluid-filled blisters, forming from the raised bumps over about one day before breaking and leaking 3.Crusts and scabs, which cover the broken blisters and take several more days to heal.various other possibilities are herpes simplex,molluscum contagiosum,impetigo,cutaneous anthrax,vaccinia.on examination of bumps,a physician can arrive at the right diagnosis.take care.bye.