Emilie Bourgeault1, Janie Bujold2, Marie-Eve Doucet3. 1. 1 Department of Dermatology, Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada. 2. 2 Department of Dermatology, Maria Hospital, Maria, QC, Canada. 3. 3 Pharmacy Department, Maria Hospital, Maria, QC, Canada.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Oestrogen dermatitis is a rare disorder characterised by cyclical eruptions in association with a woman's menstrual cycle. METHODS: A 43-year-old woman with an 8-year history of cyclical inguinal dermatitis, with a negative patch test, was tested with intradermal progesterone and oestrogen. RESULTS: Intradermal testing was positive for oestrogen only. CONCLUSION: In a female patient with cyclical dermatitis, it is important to consider oestrogen or progesterone dermatitis in the differential diagnosis.
BACKGROUND: Oestrogen dermatitis is a rare disorder characterised by cyclical eruptions in association with a woman's menstrual cycle. METHODS: A 43-year-old woman with an 8-year history of cyclical inguinal dermatitis, with a negative patch test, was tested with intradermal progesterone and oestrogen. RESULTS: Intradermal testing was positive for oestrogen only. CONCLUSION: In a female patient with cyclical dermatitis, it is important to consider oestrogen or progesterone dermatitis in the differential diagnosis.