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Acneiform eruption caused by levonorgestrel-intrauterine system: a case report

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Acneiform eruptions occur from a wide variety of diseases, including infections, hyperandrogenism and drug reactions. The levonorgestrel-intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) provides highly effective contraception by releasing levonorgestrel into the uterine cavity. We present a woman with acneiform eruption after insertion of the LNG-IUS for contraceptive purposes which resolved shortly after its removal. In reproductive age women with acneic eruption with unknown ordinary cause, LNG-IUS should be ascertained as a cause of acne

Source: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists

Authors: Kıymet Handan Kelekçi, Sefa Kelekçi

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive Health and Contraception

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2731374568

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