Chicken pox in adults and babies progresses through distinct stages of rash and itching. Recognizing the difference between flea bites and chicken pox is essential for providing the correct treatment.
In the early stages, it is difficult to tell the difference between the papules of chickenpox and the bites of a flea. Chickenpox is an airborne illness often associated with childhood. It presents with a hive-like rash that over time turns into a series of blisters.
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When chicken pox hit, the sores appear anywhere on the body, including under the hairline. Chicken pox is a viral infection. The resulting blisters are tiny, red areas that itch. The scalp is a primary target for a breakout, and the skin in this region is no different from skin on other parts of the body.
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