Symptoms of chickenpox:

 
The symptoms of chickenpox vary from individual to individual. Some people may experience all of these symptoms while others experience one or two.

 The most common symptoms of chickenpox are:

•  A rash that usually begins on the body and face and later often spreads to the scalp and limbs.
•  It may also spread to the mucous membranes especially in the mouth and on the genitals.
• The rash is often itchy.
• It begins as small red spots which develop into blisters in a couple of hours.
• After one or two days, the blisters turn into scabs.
• New blisters may appear after three to six days.
• The number of blisters differs greatly from one person to another.
• The infected person may run a temperature.
• These symptoms are mild in young children.
• Chickenpox lasts 7 to 10 days in children and longer in adults.
• Adults can feel very ill and take longer to recover. They are also more likely than children to suffer complications.