Henoch Scholein Purpura - HSP

Laura Barinstein MD, Ped. Rheumatology explains the condition known as Henoch Scholein Purpura. With this condition you will see blood under the skin. It is typically benign and goes away on its own. It has been linked with children who had strep or a cold a few weeks prior to getting the condition. She cautions to watch for inflammation in the bowel. There is no medication used for treatment, unless the condition last for a long period of time at which point steroids are used. For more information, visit www.DrMDK.com