These early chicken pox lesions are evolving and starting to crust over. Note that the large central lesion looks pustular. If the lesions get infected now, there is a risk of developing impetigo.
Chicken Pox - Evolving Lesions
From Heather Brannon, MD, former About.com Guide
Updated July 27, 2007
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