Cyclic catamenial dermatoses

Biomed Res Int. 2013:2013:156459. doi: 10.1155/2013/156459. Epub 2013 Oct 2.

Abstract

Circulating sex hormones follow major fluctuations during the ovarian cycle. The so-called premenstrual syndrome represents a global condition grouping the diversity of catamenial disorders. At the skin level, the sebaceous gland activity is obviously modulated by these endocrine fluctuations. In addition, a series of pathological manifestations take place simultaneously in some women. Among them, the most frequent skin condition is represented by catamenial acne. Concurrently, the autoimmune progesterone dermatitis refers to a diversity of skin alterations resulting from an immune reaction to progesterone. It is present under variable clinical aspects. A series of other recurrent skin conditions are not specifically induced but are merely exacerbated at the end of the ovarian cycle.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Gonadal Steroid Hormones / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Menstrual Cycle*
  • Premenstrual Syndrome / pathology
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / pathology*

Substances

  • Gonadal Steroid Hormones