There is no specific treatment for Henoch-Schonlein purpura. Most
cases resolve spontaneously without treatment. If symptoms persist,
therapy with corticosteroids such as prednisone is usually tried.
Review Date: 06/20/2011
Reviewed By: Neil J. Gonter, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Columbia
University, NY and private practice specializing in Rheumatology at
Rheumatology Associates of North Jersey, Teaneck, NJ. Review
provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David
Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
