Question
A five-year-old girl was diagnosed with allergic purpura on December 3rd and received intravenous treatment eight days later. By the 18th, the bleeding spots had basically disappeared. Subsequently, she switched to oral medication, but a few days later, small spots appeared on both lower limbs again and gradually spread to the buttocks. The parents are concerned about whether the disease can be cured and seek professional answers.
Answer
The treatment for allergic purpura may lead to an increase in purpura due to rapid reduction in hormone dosage. The combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine is usually more effective than using either alone. Some patients with this condition have a spontaneous recovery, meaning they may heal on their own without treatment, but the cure rate after regular treatment is higher. It is recommended that parents be reassured and take the girl to a regular professional hospital for a detailed examination before appropriate treatment is administered.