The Autoimmune Mechanism in Clinical Dermatology

Autoimmune Progesterone Dermatitis

“…In light of our present knowledge, effective ther¬ apy appeared to hinge on ( 1 ) continuous steroid suppression of the inflammatory response, or (2) estrogen inhibition of progesterone production, or (3) oophorectomy. An attempt at progesterone desensitization was not successful.…”

Autoeczematization: A Strange Id Reaction of the Skin

“…The primary reaction to these agents is a localized dermatitis followed by the immunological response that induces a secondary reaction distant from the primary site. 17,18,[32][33][34][35][36][37][38]…”

The Skin Clinic: Cutaneous Manifestations in Neoplasia

“…The mechanism responsible for the skin changes may be hypersensitivity to malignant cells (Shelley. 1962). In 1959 Grace and Dao carried out passive transfer studies and found unequivocal evidence for this hypothesis.…”