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Why Do I Have Pus Filled Pimples On Arms, Chest And Back After Taking Progesterone?
Ever since taking Progesterone I've developed pimples on my arms that have white tips. So i squeeze them and white stuff comes out. I thought it may be acne or an allergic reaction to taking the hormone. It has spread to my back and chest. They itch, so I scratch and now have scarring. Is there a diagnose and solution to my madness?
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
Hi.
These skin changes may be due to the skin's inability to adopt to the hormonal changes made by progesterone. This is not an allergic reaction.
Solution may be stopping progesterone, after discussing with the Doctor who has prescribed it.
These skin changes may be due to the skin's inability to adopt to the hormonal changes made by progesterone. This is not an allergic reaction.
Solution may be stopping progesterone, after discussing with the Doctor who has prescribed it.
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