Sep 19, 2025 · Henoch-Schonlein purpura causes the small blood vessels in the skin, joints, intestines and kidneys to become inflamed and bleed. This condition also is called IgA vasculitis. The most …

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 leaking. The …

HSP is more common in children than adults, but has a tendency to be more severe when it occurs in adults. In a small minority of cases, HSP can cause severe kidney or bowel disease. Dr. William …

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

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 vasculitis in …

Apr 1, 2025 · IgA vasculitis is a disease that involves purple spots on the skin, joint pain, gastrointestinal problems, and glomerulonephritis (a type of kidney disorder). It is also known as Henoch-Schönlein …

Oct 18, 2017 · Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) affects the blood vessels and causes a spotty rash. It's not usually serious, but can sometimes lead to kidney problems. It's more common in children, but …

HSP results from inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin and other organs in the body. The blood vessel damage causes a rash and joint symptoms and can affect other organs, such as …

Mar 4, 2025 · Henoch-Schonlein purpura is associated with a classic tetrad of symptoms, including palpable purpura (i.e., raised skin rash consisting of red to purple spots typically located on the …

Dec 9, 2025 · Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a condition that causes your immune system to attack and damage your blood vessels. Damage to your blood vessels causes them to swell and bleed.