Beyond the Lesion: A Retrospective Study of Idiopathic Facial Aseptic Granuloma in Children Focusing on Ultrasound Findings and Their Association with Chalazia
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma (IFAG) is an uncommon granulomatous lesion associated with childhood rosacea. Affected children often experience recurrent eyelid chalazia. OBJECTIVES: We present a single-center retrospective study of 16 cases of IFAG in order to assess their clinical course and discuss any therapeutic intervention. METHODS: Children presenting with facial lesions persisting for at least six weeks which exhibited clinical features of an (IFAG) were included in the study. RESULTS: There were 10 females and six males, with a mean age of 6.4 (± 4) years. The mean time from the onset of treatment to complete resolution of lesions was 11 months for the children treated with a topical regimen and 7.2 months for those children treated with both topical and systemic antibiotics respectively (P
Fields of Study & Subjects
Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Dermatology Practical & Conceptual
- Publisher
- Mattioli1885
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 6190–6190
- Publication date
- 30 April 2026
- Language
- EN