Allergic vasculitis

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Vasculitis

Vasculitis, urticarial on the hand

Vasculitis on the palm

Vasculitis - allergic hypersensitivity; Cutaneous Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis

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.

Allergic vasculitis usually resolves in time.

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

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

Review Date: 04/20/2005
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.