Allergic Vasculitis
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Allergic vasculitis is an inflammation of the small blood vessels of the skin, which is usually related to a reaction of the immune system.
Common symptoms: It's characterized by the appearance of reddish or purplish spots or dots on the skin, especially on the legs, that are sometimes accompanied by itching, burning, or small lesions.
Common causes: It can be associated with infections, with certain substances or medications, and with other conditions that activate the immune system.
Which specialist treats it? The dermatologist and the allergist assess this type of presentation, and the vascular surgeon may be involved depending on the case. If skin lesions appear that don't go away, the recommended thing is to consult it with a professional.
Data on 89 doctors who treat allergic vasculitis
Which specialist treats allergic vasculitis?
Allergic vasculitis should be evaluated by an allergist; an emergency physician may get involved right away if symptoms are acute or severe. See a doctor if you notice purple skin spots, joint pain, or fever.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in allergic vasculitis
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Dora Alicia Valdés Burnes
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Isaac Aaron Enriquez Monsalvo
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Jose Carlos Licea Blanco
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Adriana Miron Poumian
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Dr. José Felipe Jaramillo Canales
Dr. Rafael Barron Ramirez
Dr. Maximiliano Elguezábal Mendoza
Frequently asked questions
What is allergic vasculitis?
Allergic vasculitis is an inflammation of the small blood vessels of the skin, which is usually related to a reaction of the immune system.
Which doctor treats allergic vasculitis?
Allergic vasculitis should be evaluated by an allergist; an emergency physician may get involved right away if symptoms are acute or severe. See a doctor if you notice purple skin spots, joint pain, or fever.