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 …

Purpura not due to a low platelet count, caused by inflammation in blood vessels of the skin, is the hallmark of HSP. The tetrad of purpura, arthritis, kidney inflammation, and abdominal pain is …

Sep 21, 2021 · Reddish-purple spots that look like bruises develop on the buttocks, legs and feet. The rash can also appear on the arms, face and trunk and may be worse in areas of pressure, …

Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is disease that causes small blood vessels to become swollen and irritated—a condition called vasculitis. It is most common in children between the ages of …

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 …

The most common sign of Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a purplish rash, which looks like bruising. It happens in all cases of HSP, usually on the lower legs and buttocks. It also can appear on …

IgA vasculitis (HSP), previously known as Henoch–Schönlein purpura, is an autoimmune disease that most commonly affects children. In the skin, the disease causes palpable purpura (small, …

Aug 15, 2020 · Henoch-Schönlein purpura, now called immunoglobulin A (IgA) vasculitis, is a systemic, immune complex–mediated, small-vessel leukocytoclastic vasculitis characterized …

Mar 10, 2025 · What are the signs and symptoms of HSP? A purple rash (purpura) is the most common sign of HSP. The rash may feel bumpy. The rash may first appear on your legs, …

Nov 13, 2018 · The rash can also show up on the face, arms, chest, and trunk. The spots in the rash look like bruises. If you press on the rash, it will stay purple rather than turning white. …