Post-menopausal cyclic eruptions: autoimmune progesterone dermatitis.

Abstract

Two cases of autoimmune progesterone dermatitis (AIPD) are reported. The patients developed a recurrent eruption, primarily on the extremities after receiving oral oestrogen/progesterone replacement for the treatment of climacteric symptoms. The diagnosis was confirmed in one of the cases who had intradermal progesterone injection producing an early positive reaction. One case required transient prednisolone therapy and both eventually resolved completely. Aetiological postulates are discussed.

• Authors: I I Bolaji, E M O'Dwyer
• Journal: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology (Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol) Vol. 47 Issue 2 Pg. 169-71 (Nov 19 1992) ISSN: 0301-2115 [Print] Ireland
• PMID: 1459332 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Progesterone

Topics

• Autoimmunity
• Dermatitis (immunology)
• Female
• Humans
• Menopause
• Middle Aged
• Progesterone (immunology, therapeutic use)