Allergic purpura is a disease that affects capillaries and other small arteries, causing an allergic reaction, which usually occurs in children and adolescents but can be seen at any age, even among female friends. This leaves many female friends unable to accept it and resort to various treatments.
Patients with allergic purpura are likely aware that it tends to recur, causing significant distress to many patients, especially women with sensitive skin who find it intolerable.
During the treatment of allergic purpura, women often encounter various issues. For example, when a female friend has her period, does the condition worsen? Many women have faced such questions; those who have not experienced this should be attentive.
A female patient narrates, “Doctor, why does my allergic purpura worsen during my period? Today, I started my period, but I have many more red spots on my body; what is happening?”
Experts explain that there is no direct link between a woman’s period and allergic purpura; menstruation is a physiological cycle unrelated to allergic purpura. Furthermore, if a woman’s symptoms intensify during her period, it is associated with menstruation. During menstruation, women should be cautious about their diet and personal hygiene. This is because during menstruation, the body is at its weakest in terms of immune response, making it more susceptible to illnesses. Shouldn’t male friends understand this by now? If there are female patient friends around, during their period, it is essential to pay attention to them, show care, and provide assistance in various aspects.
During a woman’s period, her immune response weakens, making it easier for allergic purpura symptoms to worsen. Here are some personal guidelines that may help manage the condition.
Regarding diet: Consume fewer spicy and allergenic foods. Since this is when a woman’s immune response is weakest, it is best to avoid allergenic foods. Avoid cold drinks and instead drink: longan red date tea, health tea, Zhendan ginseng, brown sugar ginger water, among others.
Increase the intake of nutritious foods such as eggs, lean meat, soy products, fruits, and vegetables. Also, drink more water to increase urination frequency, cleanse the urethra, and prevent inflammation.
Dress warmly: Due to the weakened immune response during menstruation, it is crucial to stay warm and avoid chilling or using cold water for washing hair or bathing. Also, avoid cold drinks to prevent pelvic blood vessel constriction, which can lead to menstrual irregularities.
