Diseases and Conditions
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
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Risk factors
Factors that increase the risk of developing Henoch-Schonlein purpura include:
- Age. The disease mainly affects children younger than 10.
- Sex. Henoch-Schonlein purpura is slightly more common in males than in females.
- Race. White and Asian children are more likely to develop Henoch-Schonlein purpura than are black children.
