As the name suggests, it is a contagious viral infection of the skin caused by pox virus . This infection is like Herpes, which remains dormant and whenever the immunity is low it will resurface.

It occurs through contact with infected person ,public places, toilets, swimming pools, contact sports ,in schools, at work places too. 

 It generally affects the adults, children especially in kinder schooling and spreads very easily. It is seen in individuals with already compromised immunity like autoimmune disorders. 

 It shows up as small bumps, blisters which contain a serum type of infective fluid ,red or pale pink and are painless generally with or without itching. It normally appears on the face, hands, legs, feet, chest, and back.  It usually dries up in about a week or so as crusts, and leaves a scab or mark behind. 

It normally resolves in few weeks to months or even a year, depending upon the severity of the problem . 

Treatment wise, keep it simple and avoid unnecessary complications. You can avoid spreading by putting a tape on it or using petroleum jelly. Do wash your hands with soap thoroughly after touching the infected eruptions. Wash the affected person's clothes separately. Maintain good hygiene and eat healthy and on time.

A long term treatment to improve your immunity through Homeopathy will help you become resistant to these kind of infections and improve overall health. The marks also can he helped with external and internal Homeopathic medicines and ointments.