Question
Is allergic purpura treatable? Is medication treatment sufficient? Is surgery needed? Are there effective treatment options?
Answer
Allergic purpura is generally treatable, although there may be instances of recurrence. It is a common microvascular reactive hemorrhagic disease with possible causes including infections, food or drug allergies, pollen or insect bites, and other allergic reactions, although the allergen is often difficult to determine. Approximately half of the patients may experience one or more recurrences within two years, but over 95% of patients have a good prognosis. Poor prognosis or death often occurs in patients with chronic purpura nephritis.