Disease: autoimmune progesterone dermatitis

Chronic Urticaria Suspected to be Caused by a 13.5 mg Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device (Skyla®)

A woman developed a chronic hive-like rash that lasted for two years after having a hormone-releasing intrauterine device (Skyla®) implanted. Extensive medical testing ruled out common causes like vitamin D deficiency and allergies. When the device was removed, the rash gradually disappeared completely over two years. This case suggests that the progesterone released from the device may have triggered an allergic reaction in this particular patient.

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