Question

How to treat pediatric skin purpura?

Answer

Pediatric skin purpura, also known as Henoch-Schönlein syndrome, is a microvascular Allergic bleeding disorders. The causes may include allergic reactions to infections, food allergies, drug allergies, pollen, and insect bites, but the specific allergen is often difficult to determine. The treatment principles are as follows:

  1. Try to remove the allergen.
  2. Simple cases can use compound rutin, calcium supplements, vitamin C, and antihistamines.
  3. Fever and arthritis can be treated with corticosteroid hormones, but they cannot prevent kidney involvement. For patients with refractory chronic nephritis, immunosuppressants can be added.