Abstract
Background: Progestogen hypersensitivity (PH) is a rare phenomenon reported in women with an immunologic response to rising progesterone levels in the luteal phase. This disease's rarity and clinical spectrum make it challenging to diagnose. Case: In this case report, we will discuss a 14-year-old female with monthly oral mucositis and palmar lesions consistent with erythema multiforme. Over 2 years, she underwent an extensive multidisciplinary workup and was trialed on many different medical therapies. Summary and Conclusion: The prevalence of PH has grown in the literature over the past decade. Due to progesterone's role in many biochemical pathways, the pathophysiology is complex. Although many modalities are efficacious for treating PH's cyclical eruptions, we propose treatment with a Janus kinase inhibitor when hormonal management alone is insufficient.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 378-380 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Accepted/In press - 2024 |
Keywords
- Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis
- Erythema multiforme
- JAK inhibitor
- Progesterone hypersensitivity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Obstetrics and Gynecology