Autoimmune progesterome dermatitis / 대한피부과학회지

ABSTRACT

Autoimmune progesterorie dermatitis describes an eruption which is influenced by the hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle. Recurrent premenstrual eruptions occur which correspond to the postovulation rise in serum prrigesterone. A 32-year-old women feveloped cyclic hives premenstrually and followed by spontaneous regression. Intradermal skin testing with crystal progesterone produced a generalized urticarial response after eight hours. The patient was treated with systemic corticostirod and antihistamine.