How is allergic purpura treated?
Disease description:
Recently, I noticed my younger sister has a skin condition, and I would like to know how to treat allergic purpura.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Allergic purpura is a common vascular inflammatory disease, mainly manifested as skin purpura, joint pain, abdominal pain, and kidney damage. Methods for treating allergic purpura include:
1. General treatment: Patients need to avoid known allergens and refrain from consuming foods that may cause allergies, such as seafood and milk. At the same time, maintaining good lifestyle habits, such as avoiding staying up late, ensuring adequate sleep, and preventing excessive fatigue, is recommended.
2. Antihistamine medications: Such as cetirizine and loratadine, administered orally to relieve symptoms like itching.
3. Glucocorticoids: Applicable for severe skin symptoms, arthritis, and abdominal-type purpura; these medications can rapidly alleviate symptoms, although potential side effects should be monitored.
4. Immune modulators: Such as cyclophosphamide and azathioprine, which can suppress abnormal immune responses and reduce skin and organ damage.
5. Platelet function enhancers: Such as aspirin and dipyridamole, which can improve blood coagulation ability and prevent hemorrhagic complications.
Medication should be taken under the guidance of a qualified physician. If discomfort occurs, prompt medical attention is recommended.
