What is Henoch-Schonlein purpura?

Henoch-Schoenlein purpura (HSP) is a systemic vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels) that is due to deposits of the antibody IgA in the small vessels and kidneys. Patients present with a rash (purpura) caused by small hemorrhages in the skin.

How do members experience Henoch-Schonlein purpura?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Henoch-Schonlein purpura*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Henoch-Schonlein purpura*

Who has Henoch-Schonlein purpura on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 3
20s 8
30s 11
40s 22
50s 12
60s 7
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 22
Female 40