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ReviewDermatology practical & conceptual2026

Childhood Rosacea: Clinical, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Insights into an Underestimated Pediatric Condition.

Vincenzo Piccolo, Julia Nowowiejska-Purpurowicz, Andrea Bassi, Dirk Van Gysel, Alex Alexopoulos, Talia Kakourou, Caterina Mariarosaria Giorgio, Giuseppe Argenziano

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Vincenzo PiccoloPediatric Dermatology, Dermatology Unit, University of Campania, Naples, Italy.
Julia Nowowiejska-PurpurowiczDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical University of Bialystok, Poland.
Andrea BassiUnit of Dermatology, Azienda USL Toscana Nord Ovest, Lucca, Italy.
Dirk Van GyselInterdisciplinary Unit of Pediatric Dermatology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Brussels, Belgium.
Alex AlexopoulosPediatric Dermatology Unit, 1st Pediatric Clinic, Athens University, Agia Sophia Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Talia KakourouIASO Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Caterina Mariarosaria GiorgioPediatric Dermatology, Dermatology Unit, University of Campania, Naples, Italy.
Giuseppe ArgenzianoPediatric Dermatology, Dermatology Unit, University of Campania, Naples, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionRosacea is a very frequent skin disease; however, its prevalence in children is underestimated, and there are not enough data on this dermatosis in the pediatric population.

objectiveThis study aimed to give comprehensive insight into childhood rosacea (CR), pointing out predisposing factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic clues, and therapy of this subgroup of the disease spectrum.

methodsThis is a narrative review of the existing data on rosacea in children.

resultsChildren affected by rosacea often present with recurrent erythema of the convex areas of the face as an early sign of the disease, mostly occurring after cold/heat/sun exposure or triggered by crying/playing/exercise. Phymatous lesions do not occur in children, and Morbihan disease has been very rarely reported. On the other hand, special rosacea subtypes, such as periorificial dermatitis, granulomatous rosacea, or idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma, are observed more often in children. The diagnosis is usually made based on the clinical picture; however, dermoscopy, and in some cases other imaging techniques, may aid the diagnosis. It is still a matter of debate whether a child affected by rosacea will become an adult with rosacea over time. The holistic approach to therapy of rosacea in children should include in particular the avoidance of triggering factors, proper skin care, and finally, adequate pharmacological treatment. Although procedural therapeutic options are frequently used in adults, their use in children should be tailored to the patient's age and discussed with the parents or caregivers.

conclusionRosacea may also occur in children. Therapeutic options do not significantly differ from those in adults; however, they must be adjusted to the child's age.

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PMCPMC13557295

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