At a glance
Below are examples of chickenpox rashes on the human body, caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Be aware that some of these photos might be unsuitable for children. Viewing discretion is advised.
![Adolescent female with light skin with varicella lesions in various stages.](/chickenpox/images/variaap001.jpg)
Chickenpox in Unvaccinated Persons
![Child with light skin and a secondary skin infection on the face due to chickenpox. Source: PHIL Photo ID# 3177](/chickenpox/images/people_varicella.jpg)
![Chickenpox in unvaccinated child with light skin. Source: PHIL Photo ID# 6121](/chickenpox/images/people_varicella2-lg.jpg)
![Chickenpox in unvaccinated adult with light skin. Source: PHIL Photo ID# 4493](/chickenpox/images/people_varicella5-lg.jpg)
![Chickenpox in unvaccinated adult with dark skin. Source: PHIL Photo ID# 4365](/chickenpox/images/adult_varicella-lg.jpg)
![Adolescent female with varicella lesions in various stages. Source: http://www.vaccineinformation.org/photos/variaap002.jpg. Copyright: American Academy of Pediatrics](/chickenpox/images/variaap002.jpg)
![Adolescent female with light skin with varicella lesions in various stages. Source: http://www.vaccineinformation.org/photos/variaap001.jpg. Copyright: American Academy of Pediatrics](/chickenpox/images/variaap001.jpg)
Chickenpox in Vaccinated Persons
![Stomach of child with light skin with breakthrough varicella. Source: Varicella Active Surveillance Project.](/chickenpox/images/brkthru1_view.jpg)
![Stomach of child with light skin with breakthrough varicella. Source: Varicella Active Surveillance Project.](/chickenpox/images/brkthru2_view.jpg)
![Vaccinated child with light skin with breakthrough varicella on the abdomen. Source: Varicella Active Surveillance Project.](/chickenpox/images/vacc-child2.jpg)
![Vaccinated child with light skin presented with the characteristic pancorporeal varicella, or chickenpox lesions. Source: Varicella Active Surveillance Project.](/chickenpox/images/vacc-child1.jpg)
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