What medications should be taken for allergic purpura?
Disease description:
Every time I eat seafood, many small purple spots appear on my face and body. I have been diagnosed with allergic purpura. I would like to ask what medications should be taken for this condition?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Allergic purpura is a systemic disease primarily characterized by small vessel vasculitis, presenting symptoms such as skin purpura, joint pain, abdominal pain, and kidney damage. The following medications may be used:
1. Antihistamines: Such as cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, loratadine tablets, etc., are suitable for patients with simple purpura to counteract allergic reactions and alleviate the condition.
2. Medications improving vascular permeability: Such as vitamin C tablets, troxerutin tablets, etc., can enhance efficacy when used in combination with antihistamines.
3. Anti-platelet aggregation drugs: Such as aspirin enteric-coated tablets, clopidogrel tablets, etc., help alleviate the condition of allergic purpura.
4. Immunosuppressants: Such as cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, etc., are used to treat severe kidney involvement or serious damage to other organs.
5. Vitamin C and calcium supplements: As adjuvant therapy, they can enhance the resilience of blood vessel walls and reduce bleeding tendency.
6. Hemostatic agents: Such as tranexamic acid, used to control bleeding tendency.
Medication must be taken under the guidance of a qualified physician. If you experience any discomfort, seek medical attention promptly.
