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

Talk to the doctor about getting laser treatment or cortizone creams to sort it out for yourself...I suspect your daughter may have to wait until she is older to undergo this sort of treatment.

Answer 2

A doctor should be consulted when the child has a persistently elevated or reduced body temperature above and below the normal; in such cases other underlying reasons could be at work in the body and seeking professional help is your best bet. There is a condition called Rosacea which is a chronic and potentially life-disruptive disorder of the facial skin which typically begins any time after age 30 as redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that may come and go. In some cases, rosacea may also occur on the neck, chest, scalp or ears. Over time, the redness becomes ruddier and more persistent, and visible blood vessels may appear. Left untreated, bumps and pimples often develop, and in severe cases the nose may grow swollen and bumpy from excess tissue. Telengectasias or facial and nasal spider veins are typically a result of Rosacea or sun exposure, but can also have a genetic basis. These tiny broken veins on the face cause a persistent flushed looked and have the visual effect of "aging" the face. They are often aggravated by heat, alcohol, tobacco and sun. Poikiloderma: Extra pigmentation of the skin demonstrating a variety of shades and associated with widened capillaries (telangiectasia) in the affected area.
It is doubtful if any of these are the cause, due to the fact that they are usually diseases found in adults. As I stated at the beginning, you would be advised to consult with your doctor.
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My 6yr old has broken capillaries making her cheeks look permanently rosy, why? & can anything help treat it?
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...

Answer 4

While I don't know what might be causing this problem at such a young age I can recommend a face cream which I bought through QVC for my husband who has a similar condition.
The cream is by a company called Ella Bache and is called Creme Tomate,complexion diffusing cream for reactive skin. It works to reduce redness of the complexion and is very effective in cases of rosacea or on weather damaged skin.
Children have much thinner skin than adults and so I am sure that as she gets older the condition will improve so try not to worry about it and try very hard not to make her aware of your concerns.Rather a healthy glow than a sickly pallor!
.....another thought! Although the time frame would seem to preclude this, it might be worth checking with your GP a condition called 'slapped cheek' - a viral condition that affects young children.It is also called Fifth disease,parvovirus B19 or erythema infectiosum.

Answer 5

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 6

With a small child, try just patting her skin dry after washing or bathing, no harsh rubbing with the towel or flannel. Keep her out of too warm enviroment, as she may be getting over heated. Gentle treatment of her skin should help, along with gentle skin moisturising lotion after bathing. Also find things for her to do that don't involve too much running about, causing the flushing. A cooling calomine lotion might help with the times when her skin is hot. I hope she grows out of this soon, but if it does last longer, then you will have to teach her how to care for her skin in the future.

Answer 7

Ahhhhh poor baby! I had some very small `spider veins` removed from my cheeks and around my nose several years ago by electrolysis, and though it very effective. I don`t know if it would work for larger capillaries though. You need to see a skin specialist for a professional opinion. I hope you can overcome this awful problem.

Answer 8

Exposure to second-hand smoke, a skin killer.
Many vitamins can produce healthier capillaries. Goggle it.
Use a very good SPF in any sun as you may be more sensitive to sunlight.

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Answer 10

These can appear when going from very cold to very hot places it is really nothing to worry about and with growing it will fade. Be gentler with her skin if you are already doing so also no hot bathes. Enjoy her b4 she grows up and please dont worry