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[Ocular and cutaneous rosacea in a child]
María C Di Matteo1, Paola C Stefano2, Ana Cirio2
1Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital de Pediatría "Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan", Buenos Aires, Argentina. celestedimatteo@gmail.com.
Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria
|March 15, 2019
Summary
Childhood rosacea, a rare skin condition, can cause eye problems. Early diagnosis and treatment in children are crucial to prevent lasting vision damage and complications.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition primarily affecting adults, characterized by facial erythema, telangiectasia, papules, and pustules.
- Ocular involvement is a known manifestation of rosacea, potentially preceding or accompanying cutaneous symptoms.
Observation:
- Rosacea is infrequently diagnosed in children due to its low prevalence and overlapping symptoms with other pediatric conditions.
- A case report details a one-year-old boy presenting with both ocular and cutaneous signs of rosacea.
Findings:
- The child developed significant ocular complications, including corneal opacities, leading to visual impairment.
- Delayed diagnosis in pediatric rosacea increases the risk of severe and potentially irreversible ocular sequelae.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rosacea in the differential diagnosis of pediatric facial and eye conditions.
- Prompt dermatological and ophthalmological evaluation and intervention are essential for managing pediatric rosacea and mitigating long-term visual morbidity.
