NRS acknowledges children can get rosacea

The latest instalment of the NRS Ask the Doctors blog addresses the possibility of children suffering from rosacea. Dr. Paller says that the published literature does mention cases of rosacea being found in children, although it is rare. The possibility of childhood ocular rosacea is also mentioned.

My wife believes that our 10-year-old son might have rosacea. She is a sufferer, and he flushes a lot and has a lot of pimple-like bumps. Do children get rosacea?

While rare, cases of rosacea during childhood have been reported in the medical literature. Whether your son has rosacea or not, he may benefit from seeing a dermatologist for a proper examination, diagnosis and treatment as may be appropriate.

Also, if your son experiences any eye discomfort, make sure the doctor is informed of this as ocular rosacea may be especially important to identify and treat during childhood.

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2 comments ↓

#1 Beth Lee on 11.10.08 at 8:31 pm

To the comment for sun screen. I have found that any sunscreen with “chemical” screening ingredients, i.e.Olay’s 30 spf Complete Defence Sensitive will make my face raw and red. Only a mineral sun screen will work for me, such as a zinc based product.

#2 David Pascoe on 11.10.08 at 8:43 pm

Hi Beth, perhaps your comment was meant for another page to do with sunscreens ?

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