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GlossaryChickenpox (Varicella-zoster virus)

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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research Localization of Varicella-Zoster Virus Nucleic Acids and Proteins in Human Skin

25 citations , December 1995 in “Neurology”

The research found that chickenpox virus spreads in skin through blood then to skin cells, while shingles virus moves from nerves to hair follicle areas before infecting skin cells.

Rapidly Progressive Alopecia Universalis After Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection: The Role of Immune Dysregulation and Tofacitinib Treatment

research Rapidly Progressive Alopecia Universalis After Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection: The Role of Immune Dysregulation and Tofacitinib Treatment

May 2025

Tofacitinib effectively regrows hair in alopecia universalis triggered by a virus.

research Varicella-Zoster Virus in Actively Spreading Segmental Vitiligo Skin

November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

The study suggests a link between varicella-zoster virus and segmental vitiligo, with evidence of the virus disrupting skin pigment cells.

research Varicella Recurrence Complicated by Pneumonia After Liver Transplantation for APECED

4 citations , April 2007 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition”

A liver transplant patient with APECED had a rare VZV recurrence and pneumonia, treated successfully, but later died from other infections.

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.

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