Sep 19, 2025 · Henoch-Schonlein purpura causes the small blood vessels in the skin, joints, intestines and kidneys to become inflamed and bleed. This condition also is called IgA vasculitis. The most …

Jul 15, 2024 · Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a disease that inflames small blood vessels. The inflammation causes blood vessels in the skin, intestines, kidneys, and joints to start leaking. The …

Mar 4, 2025 · Henoch-Schonlein purpura is associated with a classic tetrad of symptoms, including palpable purpura (i.e., raised skin rash consisting of red to purple spots typically located on the …

HSP is usually self-limited. Therefore, treatment is not indicated in all cases, and full recovery is the rule. HSP is more common in children than adults, but has a tendency to be more severe when it occurs …

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a form of vasculitis, a condition that involves inflammation of the blood vessels. It can affect any organ of the body and is the most common form of vasculitis in …

What are the symptoms of Henoch-Schonlein purpura? Classically, HSP causes a purple-appearing skin rash, pain in the abdomen, and joint inflammation (arthritis).

Usually, the first sign of HSP is a rash called palpable purpura that appears as dark reddish splotches on the feet, legs, and buttocks. A child with HSP may also have joint pain, abdominal pain, and/or …

Mar 24, 2011 · Children with HSP under the age of 2 years tend to develop milder symptoms. Adults with HSP tend to develop more severe symptoms and are more likely to develop complications.

Oct 18, 2017 · Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) affects the blood vessels and causes a spotty rash. It's not usually serious, but can sometimes lead to kidney problems. It's more common in children, but …

Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a disease that causes small blood vessels in the body to become inflamed and leak. The primary symptom is a rash that looks like many small raised bruises. HSP can also …