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A case of pediatric rosacea-Skin and ocular involvement

Xue Ting Ooi1, Kong Bing Tan2, Nisha Chandran3

  • 1Department of Medicine University Medicine Cluster National University Hospital Singapore City Singapore.

Clinical Case Reports
|January 2, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Childhood rosacea is hard to diagnose, often mimicking other conditions. Ocular symptoms can precede skin issues, necessitating early screening for prompt treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Dermatology

Background:

  • Childhood rosacea lacks established diagnostic criteria, complicating diagnosis.
  • Differential diagnosis is challenging due to potential mimics of childhood rosacea.

Observation:

  • Ocular involvement is a common complication in pediatric rosacea.
  • Ocular findings may manifest earlier than cutaneous signs of rosacea.

Findings:

  • Early identification of ocular symptoms is crucial in pediatric rosacea.
  • Timely diagnosis and treatment are essential for managing childhood rosacea.

Implications:

  • Clinicians must be vigilant for ocular signs in suspected pediatric rosacea cases.
  • Appropriate screening protocols can improve patient outcomes for childhood rosacea.

Keywords:
inflammatory skin diseaseocular rosaceapediatricrosacea

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