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A 40-year-old female asked:

itchy skin for 3 years, have done full blood work, no visible problem and no rash. might be mirena (levonorgestrel) but removed 3 months ago. have eliminated detergent?

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Dermatology 43 years experience

Avoid: Avoid hot water bathing. Take zyrtec daily or allegra (fexofenadine).

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I have had my mirena (levonorgestrel) for about 2 years w/no problems but have been spotting (brownish blood discharge) very light for 3 weeks. No pain.Is this common?

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I'm a 32 yo f, I have a mirena (levonorgestrel) iud, I am currently suffering from a brownish, itchy discharge, I have a history of gbs, am i at a higher risk w/ a iud?

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A 23-year-old female asked:

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