12 Things Only Victims Of Chicken Pox Will Understand

10. Scratching Your Skin Off

This one is a big giveaway and it's one of the biggest irritations about having chicken pox because you'll want to tear your skin off. In the grand scheme of things, is it worth the time off from work or school? Most definitely. The infection causes a rash that forms small blisters which eventually scab over and make you itchy...everywhere. Literally everywhere. If you're naughty and do go out in public, just be careful about where you're scratching and who you're scratching in front of...
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