Is my intrauterine device the cause of my acne?

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Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. There are no attached photographs in your query. As differential grades of acne require different treatment, I need to see the acne. Also, please mention what treatment you have taken until now if you have records or remember the names. So kindly send a picture of the affected area to assess the condition and suggest the appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

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Thank you for sharing the clinical image. I had gone through the photographs (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). You seem to have grade two acne and will require oral antibiotics for some time. A few IUDs (intrauterine devices) can have mild acne as a side effect. I suggest taking the following medications. Take Tablet Azithromycin 500 mg for three consecutive days a week (any three consecutive days). Apply Adapalene plus benzoyl peroxide gel on acne once at night. Apply a tiny amount of it without rubbing. Use Benzoyl peroxide face wash twice a day. Follow up after one month. Avoid too many sweets, full cream milk, and chocolates. Please do not prick the lesions.