Question
A four-year-old child has developed many small red spots on their body, diagnosed by a doctor as allergic purpura. How should it be treated?
Answer
The treatment of allergic purpura primarily focuses on allergen screening to determine and avoid contact with allergens, thereby curing the condition. If contact with allergens cannot be avoided, it may be necessary to use hormones or traditional Chinese medicine for a long-term treatment. Generally, the treatment strategy for allergic purpura is to actively seek and treat underlying causes. For patients who only exhibit skin symptoms, it is recommended to rest primarily and avoid excessive medication use. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is suggested to achieve better therapeutic effects.