Question
What dietary precautions should be taken during the early onset of pediatric allergic purpura?
Answer
Allergic purpura is an allergic vasculitis that invades capillaries and small arteries in the skin or other organs. In terms of diet, the first step should be to try to identify and avoid allergens. Treatment methods include identifying and avoiding potential allergens; in addition, medications that can be used include antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, promethazine, antheimine, and chlorpheniramine, as well as corticosteroids.