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Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP)

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
  • What Is It?
  • Causes
    • What causes HSP?
  • Risks and Complications
    • What are risk factors for HSP?
    • What are complications of HSP?
  • Symptoms
    • What are HSP symptoms and signs?
  • Diagnosis
    • How do health care professionals diagnose Henoch-Schonlein purpura?
  • Treatment
    • What is the treatment for HSP?
  • Prognosis
    • What is the prognosis for patients with HSP?
  • How to Prevent
    • Is it possible to prevent Henoch-Schonlein purpura?

Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) facts

Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP)
HSP causes skin rash, pain in the abdomen, and joint inflammation (arthritis).