Photos of Chickenpox

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 in Unvaccinated Persons

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Child with light skin and a secondary skin infection on the face due to chickenpox. Source: PHIL Photo ID# 3177
Child with a secondary skin infection due to chickenpox. Source: PHIL Photo ID# 3177
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Chickenpox in unvaccinated child with light skin. Source: PHIL Photo ID# 6121
Chickenpox in an unvaccinated child. Source: PHIL Photo ID# 6121
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Chickenpox in unvaccinated adult with light skin. Source: PHIL Photo ID# 4493
Chickenpox in an unvaccinated adult. Source: PHIL Photo ID# 4493
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Chickenpox in unvaccinated adult with dark skin. Source: PHIL Photo ID# 4365
Chickenpox in unvaccinated adult. Source: PHIL Photo ID# 4365
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Adolescent female with varicella lesions in various stages. Source: http://www.vaccineinformation.org/photos/variaap002.jpg. Copyright: American Academy of Pediatrics
Adolescent female with varicella lesions in various stages. Copyright: AAP
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Adolescent female with light skin with varicella lesions in various stages. Source: http://www.vaccineinformation.org/photos/variaap001.jpg. Copyright: American Academy of Pediatrics
Adolescent female with varicella lesions in various stages. Copyright: AAP

Chickenpox in Vaccinated Persons

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Stomach of child with light skin with breakthrough varicella. Source: Varicella Active Surveillance Project.
Stomach of child with breakthrough varicella. Source: Varicella Active Surveillance Project.
Stomach of child with light skin with breakthrough varicella. Source: Varicella Active Surveillance Project.
Stomach of child with breakthrough varicella. Source: Varicella Active Surveillance Project.
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Vaccinated child with light skin with breakthrough varicella on the abdomen. Source: Varicella Active Surveillance Project.
Vaccinated child with breakthrough varicella on the abdomen. Source: Varicella Active Surveillance Project.
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Vaccinated child with light skin presented with the characteristic pancorporeal varicella, or chickenpox lesions. Source: Varicella Active Surveillance Project.
Vaccinated child with breakthrough varicella on the back. Source: Varicella Active Surveillance Project.

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Content Source:
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; Division of Viral Diseases