Why does one develop mottling while recovering from chicken pox?
Patient: Hi.  My wife (51) is recovering from chicken pox (pox are starting to scab over).  We just noticed mottling of skin over both knees and radiating outward.  There's also some mottling on the hands. A doctor prescribed a mild penicillin to help with secondary infection in some blisters.  Is this something we should be concerned about? Doctor: Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you develop mottling while recovering from chicken pox which is due to compromised immunity and viral infection of body. Recovery depends on severity of lesions and intensity as well . It will take around one week for chicken pox to recover if you are under observation. You should not itch lesions or vesicles at all. Drink plenty of water and take diet rich in multivitamins. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen if you are having fever. If any itching will be there apply Calamine lotion as that act as soothing agent. Chicken pox don't leave any scars unless you will scratch or itch it badly. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting and start treatment after proper prescription.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari