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Recognition of Epidermal Transglutaminase by IgA and Tissue Transglutaminase 2 Antibodies in a Rare Case of Rhesus Dermatitis
Published on: December 15, 2011
[Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis]
Johanna Larsson1,2, Kristian Fredløv Mose3,4, Anette Bygum1,4
1Hudklinikken Kolding.
Abstract:
Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis (APD) is a rare, cyclic condition triggered by sensitisation to exogenous and/or endogenous progesterone. In this case report, we present a 44-year-old woman with presumed primary sensitisation from an intrauterine device, followed by cross-reactivity to endogenous progesterone. The patient experienced significant symptom relief following treatment with omalizumab. In conclusion, APD is diagnostically challenging due to its variable presentation, but treatment with omalizumab has shown promising results.
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