Illustration of the symptoms of small red spots in the early stages of chickenpox As the weather gradually warms up, so does the epidemic. Among them, chickenpox is a common infectious disease among children. In the early stages of chickenpox, the most obvious symptom is the small red dots. Parents must understand these symptoms and intervene in time to prevent the worsening of chickenpox. Below, we will elaborate on the symptoms of small red spots in the early stages of chickenpox from four aspects. Number of Red Dots: In the early stages of chickenpox, a large number of small red dots will appear on the body, ranging from a few to many.