Question

How long does it typically take for allergic purpura patients to fully recover? Why do recurrent episodes occur during the treatment process?

Answer

The treatment process for allergic purpura can be quite lengthy and challenging. Currently, both traditional Chinese and Western medicine offer various treatment methods, including instrumental therapy, oral hormones, and topical hormones. While these methods can temporarily control the condition, they often fail to cure it, leading to recurrent episodes. Long-term use of hormones and immunosuppressants not only causes dependence and drug resistance in patients but may also trigger severe side effects such as hair loss and various infections, further harming the patient’s health. Over time, the effectiveness of medication may gradually diminish, increasing the frequency of purpura outbreaks, making treatment even more difficult. Therefore, the healing time for allergic purpura varies from person to person and requires continuous medical supervision and personalized treatment plans.