Question
Lately, I’ve noticed some small blood spots on my body, and I didn’t pay much attention to them at first, thinking they were from a scrape or heat-induced skin allergy. But as the blood spots increased, I went to the clinic to see a doctor, who said it was a sign of purpura. What exactly is allergic purpura?
Answer
Allergic purpura is an allergic vasculitis that affects the capillaries and small arteries in the skin and other organs, most commonly occurring in children aged 3 to 10. The main symptoms include skin and mucosal purpura, fever, headache, discomfort, and loss of appetite. Sometimes abdominal pain or joint pain may also occur. This disease is more common in male children, characterized by purpura caused by normal platelet counts, accompanied by abdominal pain and joint symptoms. Treatment is based on the specific clinical symptoms of the patient.