Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids are one of the most effective immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory drugs created, and since the condition is related to a dysregulated immune system, it makes since to tune it down to allow the platelet number to rise. However, corticosteroid still have a wide range of side effects either from their immunosuppressive effect, which leaves the body susceptible to infections to side effects related to adrenal gland suppression causing a severe withdrawal effect if drug withdrawal is done inappropriately. Therefore, best results are when the drug is done for the shortest period possible.