Because mild chickenpox is a master of disguise, you need to play detective. Look for spots that appear in waves over a few days, not all at once. Also, the spots often turn into tiny, fluid-filled blisters that look like little diamonds, even if only a few bother to do so. And they usually crust over (scab) after a day or two—faster than you’d expect.
Surprising fact: Adults tend to have more severe symptoms than children, but they can also get the mild version. Another shocker? You can be contagious for up to 48 hours before any spots appear. So that sneeze you blamed on dust? That was the virus having a head start. You’re the guest who brought a “surprise” to the party, and the surprise is a very small, polite rash.
Mild Chicken Pox Face
