My 6yr old has broken capillaries making her cheeks look permanently rosy, why? & can anything help treat it?

Question

My daughter was not born with these symptoms, her skin was normal at birth. From an early age i noticed that she was succeptible to fluctuations in temperature and her skin would flush easily especially in a warm room. Since the age of 4+ the angry flush in her cheeks would last longer, sometimes almost turning purple. In the past year my child has had an almost permanent 'ruddy' flush to her cheeks. I am 37 and have had similar problems all my life, although the broken capillaries in my skin have only become prominent in the last 7 years. Please can anyone explain to me what the problem is and why my child is experiencing these symptoms and what can i do to prevent further damage to her skin. When her skin does flush and the vivid red patches appear they can last several hours, when in this flushed state they are burning hot to the touch. I always make sure my child has pleanty of fluid to drink!

Answer 1

I always had the same problem growing up.I did see a doctor and he said it was quite a common problem,mainly affecting girls due to hormonal fluctuations at different ages and that I'd grow out of it.Which I did.But if you are worried take her to see a doctor and maybe they can advise a course of treatment

Answer 2

I wonder if it could be a condition called Rosacea-it is fairly common in adults and rare but not impossible in children.My friends husband has it and so does their 11 year old son.( although not particularly badly)
It causes flushing and dilated blood vessles of the nose,fore head and cheeks some times spots on the face
It can get worse with sunlight,fluctuations of heat spicy foods and alcohol(in adults)
The cause is not fully understood although using steroids on the skin can be a factor in some cases.There is not a cure as such, but there are creams available from the doctor that can help.

This is only a suggestion so please don't let this worry you you need to see your Dr to be sure of any diagnosis.

If it does turn out to be this condition as I said before my friends boy has it and it bearly bothers him-they were able to diagnose it because it affects his dad.

Hope all goes well for you both. Kids can be such a worry.

Answer 3

Laser treatment can be used. If it affects her adversley it can be done on the NHS

Answer 4

i,d take her to the doctors if you are concerned, they would advise you best, i know cold wind causes it, but i have heard more of it in older people, hope you get some help!

Answer 5

She may be able to have laser treatment;