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I have single boils on my body at different locations. I am worried whether this is chicken pox. What kind of doctor should I approach to understand this condition further?
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Hello, Consult a general physician MD. If u attach a pic it would be better.have u got fever? distribution pattern on chest,arm, legs? if a bit detail gives idea about the disease. OKIF c.pox keep yourself isolated as it is contagious.plenty of liquids, light diet not to itch. Ok.
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