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Eruptions due to oral contraceptives

R J Coskey

    Archives of Dermatology
    |March 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Oral contraceptives can cause skin eruptions in some individuals. Discontinuing or changing the type of oral contraceptive often resolves these adverse reactions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Oral contraceptives are widely used for family planning.
    • Adverse drug reactions can manifest in various ways, including dermatological symptoms.

    Observation:

    • Three female patients presented with skin eruptions.
    • The eruptions were temporally associated with the use of oral contraceptives.

    Findings:

    • Two patients experienced resolution of their eruptions after discontinuing oral contraceptives.
    • The third patient's eruption subsided upon switching to a different oral contraceptive formulation.

    Implications:

    • This suggests a potential causal link between oral contraceptives and specific types of skin eruptions.
    • Clinicians should consider oral contraceptive use when evaluating patients with new-onset dermatological conditions.
    • Individualized selection of oral contraceptives may be necessary to minimize dermatological side effects.