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    Glossary Chickenpox

    highly contagious viral infection causing itchy rash and blisters

    Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is characterized by an itchy rash with red spots and blisters, typically starting on the face, back, and chest before spreading to the rest of the body. While generally mild in children, it can lead to serious complications in adults, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals. Vaccination is available and effective in preventing the disease.

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      Postherpetic Poliosis

      research Postherpetic Poliosis

      10 citations , February 2006 in “Archives of dermatology”
      A man's chest hair turned white after a shingles infection, possibly due to virus-damaged pigment cells.
      Alopecias Due to Drugs and Other Skin and Systemic Disorders

      research Alopecias Due to Drugs and Other Skin and Systemic Disorders

      7 citations , January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology”
      This chapter reviews common drug-related and systemic disorder-induced alopecias, focusing on their epidemiology, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, but reports no new findings.
      Rare and Common Manifestations of COVID-19 in Children

      research Rare and common manifestations of COVID‐19 in children

      4 citations , February 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice”
      This review discusses the diverse range of skin manifestations in children with COVID-19 and highlights the complexity of clinical assessment due to varied presentations; it reports no new clinical findings.
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