Progesterone dermatitis

Question 1

Progesterone dermatitis presents as cyclical flares of dermatitis during the _____ phase of menstrual cycle, which occurs _____ (time frame) before menses and resolves ____ (time frame)

Answer 1

• luteal phase
• one week before menses
• resolves a few days after menses

Question 2

Diagnostic test for progesterone dermatitis:

Answer 2

• intradermal injection of progesterone—> skin reaction

Question 3

Treatment of progesterone dermatitis:

Answer 3

• OCPs or tamoxifen to inhibit ovulation