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Chickenpox is a common childhood illness. Many children now receive immunizations for chickenpox, but if your child didn’t receive a vaccination for some reason, it’s helpful to understand the signs of chickenpox. Many of the symptoms are common in other types of illnesses, so you may not realize that your child has the chickenpox until you see the telltale red spots.

Common warts won’t hurt you, but neither are they attractive–either on your own skin or that of your child. Caused by a virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV), common warts are simply a rapid overgrowth of skin cells. Most common warts eventually disappear if you just give them enough time, say doctors at the Mayo Clinic. But when warts cause embarrassment or discomfort, there are ways to rush them along.