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  • Title: Cyclosporin A therapy for steroid-dependent Henoch-Schönlein purpura.
    Author: Huang DC, Yang YH, Lin YT, Chiang BL.
    Journal: J Microbiol Immunol Infect; 2003 Mar; 36(1):61-4. PubMed ID: 12741736.
    Abstract:
    Henoch-Schönlein purpura is one of the most common types of systemic vasculitis in children. Although recurrence is frequent, most cases are benign and self-limited. Standard treatment consists of supportive care and nonsteroid antiinflammatory drugs and/or steroid. Here we report 2 cases of Henoch-Schönlein purpura, both of which had a prolonged and corticosteroid-dependent disease course. After treatment with cyclosporin A, the symptoms and signs subsided gradually in both cases with no recurrence after tapering of corticosteroid and cyclosporin A.
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