IUD and Breakouts

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-20-2000
IUD and Breakouts
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Thu, 04-27-2006 - 11:52pm

So has anyone else using the Mirena IUD experienced breakouts on their chest?


I've never had a problem with getting pimples on my chest until after I had the IUD inserted. So strange.


Any recommendations for body wash or soap to help with an outbreak on the chest?


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iVillage Member
Registered: 06-28-2005
Fri, 04-28-2006 - 11:38am

Since the Mirena has progesterone, it can cause breakouts in some people. As far as treating it goes - depends on what type of acne it is. If it's little pimples, not very red, some whiteheads - then use something with Salicylic Acid - like Phisoderm. If it's big, painful red bumps (aka cystic acne) - then try something with Benzoyl Peroxide in it like Oxy 10.

Good luck!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-26-2005
Fri, 04-28-2006 - 2:23pm
hmmmm I've had the mirena for almost 3 years and haven't had that happen....((HUGS)) maybe you could try a body wash/body scrub with that salicylic acid (like is in face scrubs for acne control).....


Edited 4/28/2006 2:26 pm ET by sweetmissmagnolia
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