title: Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis.
abstract: The case history of a young woman with a severe dyshidrotic eczematous hand eruption which was exacerbated during her menses is reported. The patient's clinical disorder responded to monthly prednisone therapy administered prior to and during her menses.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008597:Menstrual Cycle; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011374:Progesterone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D011374:Progesterone; D011241:Prednisone