Although rosacea rarely appears in children, its potential occurrence should be considered during medical examinations because of the possible severity of ocular (eye) involvement, according to a report in the Archives of Dermatology.¹

The signs and symptoms of ocular rosacea in children may be frequently underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed, said researchers Dr. Mélanie Chamaillard and colleagues at the National Reference Center for Rare Skin Disorders, Bordeaux, France. They examined the records of 20 children with rosacea from 1½ to 14 years old, and noted that though most had minor ocular involvement, five had more serious eye manifestations that, if undetected, could lead to visual impairment.

Associated Reference

1. Chamaillard M, Mortemousque B, Boralevi F, Marques da Costa C, Aitali F, Taïeb A, Léauté-Labrèze C. Cutaneous and ocular signs of childhood rosacea. Archives of Dermatology. 2008;144:167-171.