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IUD and Breakouts
| 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?


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