Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 125-129 , April 2006

A Case of Autoimmune Progesterone Dermatitis in an Adolescent Female

  • Nirupama Kakarla, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Nirupama Kakarla, MD, Baylor College of Medicine, 1709 Dryden Road, Suite 1100, Houston, Texas 77030
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  • Robert K. Zurawin, MD

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PII: S1083-3188(06)00020-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.01.050

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 125-129 , April 2006

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