Title of article :
Acneiform eruption caused by levonorgestrelintrauterine system: a case report
Author/Authors :
Kelekci, Kiymet Handan Ministry of Health - Adana Numune Education and Research Hospital - Dermatology Clinic, Adana , Kelekci, Kiymet Handan Ministry of Health - Haseki Education and Research Hospital - Dermatology Clinic, Istanbul , Kelekci, Sefa Ministry of Health - Adana Numune Education and Research Hospital - Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Turkey , Kelekci, Sefa Bezmialem Vakif University - School of Medicine - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Turkey
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
Keywords :
Acne , acneiform eruption , androgen , LNG , IUS , treatment
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
