Severe seborrhoeic dermatitis: side-effect of the Mirena intra-uterine system.
A case of seborrhoeic dermatitis is described following insertion of a Mirena levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in a 36-year-old woman, which resolved completely after removal of the IUS and the application of topical treatment.
Karri
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hereford County Hospital, Union Walk, Hereford, UK. samyu17@hotmail.com
Mowbray
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Adams
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Rendal
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D000328:Adult; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012628:Dermatitis, Seborrheic / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007436:Intrauterine Devices, Medicated / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D016912:Levonorgestrel