Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis

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Alternate names[edit | edit source]

APD; autoimmune progesterone dermatitis

Definition[edit | edit source]

Progestogen hypersensitivity causes a skin reaction that typically occurs during a woman's menstrual cycle.

Epidemiology[edit | edit source]

  • It can be difficult to estimate the exact number of people affected by a rare condition.
  • Some people may go undiagnosed or may be diagnosed incorrectly.
  • Others may not seek medical care.
  • The following information is based on the best information available in the medical literature.
  • This estimate can change over time based on new information.
  • There have been about 200 case reports of progestogen hypersensitivity in the medical literature.
  • It is unclear exactly how many people have progestogen hypersensitivity.

Cause[edit | edit source]

  • The exact cause of progestogen hypersensitivity is not known.
  • Many women with progestogen hypersensitivity have had exposure to an external source of progesterone such as oral contraceptives or drugs used in fertility treatments.
  • However, some women develop progestogen hypersensitivity in response to the progesterone made naturally by the body.

Onset[edit | edit source]

  • The symptoms of progestogen hypersensitivity usually begin in the late 20s.
  • Symptoms first appear a few days before a woman starts her period and go away after her period is over.

Signs and symptoms[edit | edit source]

The following list includes the most common signs and symptoms in women with progestogen hypersensitivity. These features may be different from person to person. Some people may have more symptoms than others, and they can range from mild to severe. This list does not include every symptom that has been described in the condition.

Symptoms of progestogen hypersensitivity include:

  • Hives
  • Flu-like symptoms with skin lesions (erythema multiforme)
  • Swelling beneath the skin (angioedema)
  • Bumps and red, flaky areas on the skin
  • Mouth sores
  • Rarely, progestogen hypersensitivity may cause respiratory symptoms such wheezing and difficulty breathing. Progestogen hypersensitivity ends after a woman stops having periods (menopause).

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

The diagnosis of progestogen hypersensitivity is based on the symptoms, clinical exam, and a skin test to look for evidence of a skin reaction to progesterone.

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Specialists involved in the care of someone with progestogen insensitivity may include:

NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]

Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis is a rare disease.


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