Allergic vasculitis

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Vasculitis on the palm

Vasculitis

Vasculitis, urticarial on the hand

Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention

Allergic vasculitis

Alternative Names:

Vasculitis - allergic hypersensitivity; Cutaneous Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis

Treatment:

Treatment is aimed at reducing the inflammation, allowing the natural healing process to occur. If possible, stop exposure to the causative medication (or other antigen). Aspirin or corticosteroids may be prescribed to reduce inflammation of the blood vessels. (DO NOT give aspirin to children except as advised by the health care provider.) In severe cases, treatment with corticosteroids may be necessary.

Expectations (prognosis):

Allergic vasculitis usually resolves in time.

Complications:

permanent damage to the blood vessels or skin with scarring
vasculitis affecting the internal organs (kidney, bone, and so on)

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms indicate allergic vasculitis may be present.

Review Date: 4/20/2005
Reviewed By: Stanford Peng, M.D., Ph.D., Division of Rheumatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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