Abstract A Case Report of Allergic Purpura Lee Ji Hong ․ Yu Sun Ae ․ Lee Seung Yeon Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongeui University Objectives The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effects of an oriental medical treatment on the patient with allergic purpura. Methods A 7-year-old female patient, who was suffering from the purpura on her extremities: swelling and arthralgia on her lower extremities, was treated by herb medicine, acupuncture and pediluvium. Results Treated only with oriental medicine, the patient's allergic symptoms were improved. When we checked back on her condition after 2 months later, she did not show any recurrence of the flares, and regained her health. Conclusions This study shows that oriental medical treatments are effective on allergic purpura, but further clinical studies are needed. Key words : Allergic purpura, Herbal medicine, Acupuncture, Oriental medical treatment Received : July 23, 2012 ∙ Revised : August 22, 2012 ∙