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levonorgestrel and Acne

levonorgestrel has been researched along with Acne in 31 studies

Research

Studies (31)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19905 (16.13)18.7374
1990's5 (16.13)18.2507
2000's14 (45.16)29.6817
2010's4 (12.90)24.3611
2020's3 (9.68)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Abbe, C; Roxby, AC1
Abuabara, K; Barbieri, JS; Harper, CC; Margolis, DJ; Mitra, N; Mostaghimi, A1
Abdel Basset, HA; Khalil, AAM; Moubasher, AEA; Youssef, EMK1
Adams, W; Arshanapalli, A; Ethington, E; Graziano, S; Jiang, A; Lullo, JJ; Reserva, J; Tung, R1
Bennett, DD; Greenberg, HL; Ilse, JR1
Cremer, M; Jacobs, A; Phan-Weston, S1
Basha, M; Burrows, LJ; Goldstein, AT1
Hordinsky, M; Leyden, J; Shalita, A; Stanczyk, FZ; Swinyer, L; Weber, ME1
de Vries, CS; Farmer, RD; Seaman, HE1
Langley, RG; Lemay, A1
Breitkopf, DM; Nagamani, M; Rosen, MP1
Goffin, V; Piérard, GE; Piérard-Franchimont, C1
Cohen, EB; Rossen, NN1
Ferguson, H; Mulders, JA; Winkler, UH1
Tan, JK1
Hirvensalo, E; Liukko, P; Malmiharju, T; Mattila, L; Palatsi, R; Riihiluoma, P; Ylöstalo, P1
Cersosimo, L; Consalvo, F; Iannucci, D; Orgiu, G1
Ahren, T; Akinla, O; Alvarez-Sanchez, F; Brache, V; Brenner, PF; Coutinho, E; Darze, E; Diaz, J; Diaz, S; Fasan, MO; Faundes, A; Gama daSilva, JC; Giwa-Osagie, OF; Jackanicz, TM; Mishell, DR; Nash, HA; Nielsen, NC; Pavez, M; Pyorala, T; Roy, S; Sivin, I; Stern, J; Victor, A; Zausner-Guelman, B1
Harrison, FN; Laurent, S; Phemister, DA1
Chompootaweep, S; Dusitsin, N; Kochagarn, E; Sirisumpan, S; Tang-usaha, J; Theppitaksak, B1
Edwards, JE; Moore, A1
Urbancsek, J1
Ballagh, SA; Bradshaw, KD; Nichols, M; Stanczyk, FZ; Thorneycroft, IH; Weber, ME1
Anawalt, BD; Bremner, WJ; Coelingh-Bennink, HJ; Herbst, KL; Matsumoto, AM; Mulders, TM1
Archer, DF; Harrison, DD; Lemay, A; Roberts, J; Thiboutot, D; Washenik, K1
Taneepanichskul, S; Tanprasertkul, C1
Luukkainen, T; Pakarinen, P; Toivonen, J1
Kivinén, S; Palatsi, R; Reinilä, M1
Johansson, E; Odlind, V; Olsson, SE1

Reviews

6 review(s) available for levonorgestrel and Acne

ArticleYear
Recent innovations in oral contraception.
    Seminars in reproductive medicine, 2010, Volume: 28, Issue:2

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Androstenes; Contraception; Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; Endometrial Hyperplasia; Estradiol; Ethinyl Estradiol; Female; Hirsutism; Humans; Hyperkalemia; Levonorgestrel; Menstrual Cycle; Menstruation Disturbances; Ovulation; Pregnancy; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Thromboembolism; Uterine Hemorrhage

2010
The effects of hormonal contraceptives on female sexuality: a review.
    The journal of sexual medicine, 2012, Volume: 9, Issue:9

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Cervix Mucus; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Contraceptive Devices, Female; Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; Desogestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol; Female; History, 20th Century; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Libido; Medroxyprogesterone Acetate; Progesterone Congeners; Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin; Sexuality; Vulva; Vulvodynia

2012
New developments in hormonal therapy for acne.
    Skin therapy letter, 2007, Volume: 12, Issue:7

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Androstenes; Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; Cyproterone Acetate; Ethinyl Estradiol; Female; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Norgestrel

2007
Implanon. A review of clinical studies.
    The British journal of family planning, 1999, Volume: 24, Issue:4 Suppl

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Desogestrel; Drug Implants; Dysmenorrhea; Female; Humans; Hypertension; Levonorgestrel; Research Design; Vinyl Compounds; Weight Gain

1999
An integrated analysis of nonmenstrual adverse events with Implanon.
    Contraception, 1998, Volume: 58, Issue:6 Suppl

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Desogestrel; Female; Headache; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Medical Records; Pain; Patient Dropouts; Progesterone Congeners; Vinyl Compounds; Weight Gain

1998
Progestin-releasing intrauterine systems.
    Seminars in reproductive medicine, 2001, Volume: 19, Issue:4

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Clinical Trials as Topic; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Depression; Endometrium; Female; Humans; Intrauterine Devices, Medicated; Levonorgestrel; Pregnancy; Progesterone; Progesterone Congeners; Uterine Hemorrhage; Uterine Perforation; Weight Gain

2001

Trials

11 trial(s) available for levonorgestrel and Acne

ArticleYear
Levonorgestrel vs combined oral contraceptive pills in treatment of female acne and hirsutism.
    Dermatologic therapy, 2020, Volume: 33, Issue:6

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; Female; Hirsutism; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Prospective Studies

2020
Efficacy of a low-dose oral contraceptive containing 20 microg of ethinyl estradiol and 100 microg of levonorgestrel for the treatment of moderate acne: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2002, Volume: 47, Issue:3

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic; Double-Blind Method; Drug Combinations; Ethinyl Estradiol; Female; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Middle Aged; Safety; Treatment Outcome

2002
A randomized controlled trial of second- versus third-generation oral contraceptives in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
    American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 2003, Volume: 188, Issue:5

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Contraceptives, Oral; Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate; Desogestrel; Drug Combinations; Estradiol Congeners; Ethinyl Estradiol; Female; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin; Testosterone; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome

2003
Cycle control, quality of life and acne with two low-dose oral contraceptives containing 20 microg ethinylestradiol.
    Contraception, 2004, Volume: 69, Issue:6

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; Desogestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol; Female; Germany; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Menstrual Cycle; Middle Aged; Netherlands; Premenstrual Syndrome; Quality of Life; Severity of Illness Index; Surveys and Questionnaires; Treatment Outcome

2004
Serum total and unbound testosterone and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) in female acne patients treated with two different oral contraceptives.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 1984, Volume: 64, Issue:6

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Contraceptives, Oral; Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; Ethinyl Estradiol; Female; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Norgestrel; Progesterone Congeners; Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin; Stereoisomerism; Testosterone

1984
Use of Norplant contraceptive implants in the immediate postpartum period: safety and tolerance.
    American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 1995, Volume: 172, Issue:1 Pt 1

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Blood Pressure; Body Weight; Female; Headache; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Postpartum Period; Prospective Studies; Uterine Hemorrhage

1995
Effectiveness of Norplant implants among Thai women in Bangkok.
    Contraception, 1996, Volume: 53, Issue:1

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Amenorrhea; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Drug Implants; Female; Headache; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Life Tables; Melanosis; Menstrual Cycle; Middle Aged; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Rate; Thailand

1996
Effect of low-dose oral contraceptives on androgenic markers and acne.
    Contraception, 1999, Volume: 60, Issue:5

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adrenal Glands; Adult; Androgens; Contraceptives, Oral; Ethinyl Estradiol; Female; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Norethindrone; Norethindrone Acetate; Ovary; Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin; Testosterone; Weight Gain

1999
Desogestrel plus testosterone effectively suppresses spermatogenesis but also causes modest weight gain and high-density lipoprotein suppression.
    Fertility and sterility, 2000, Volume: 74, Issue:4

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Blood Chemical Analysis; Cholesterol; Contraceptive Agents, Male; Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic; Desogestrel; Gynecomastia; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Lipoproteins, HDL; Male; Middle Aged; Oligospermia; Sperm Count; Spermatogenesis; Testosterone; Weight Gain

2000
A randomized, controlled trial of a low-dose contraceptive containing 20 microg of ethinyl estradiol and 100 microg of levonorgestrel for acne treatment.
    Fertility and sterility, 2001, Volume: 76, Issue:3

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Blood Pressure; Body Weight; Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; Double-Blind Method; Ethinyl Estradiol; Female; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Middle Aged; Placebos; Surveys and Questionnaires

2001
Pituitary function and DHEA-S in male acne and DHEA-S, prolactin and cortisol before and after oral contraceptive treatment in female acne.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 1986, Volume: 66, Issue:3

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate; Desogestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol; Female; Follicle Stimulating Hormone; Humans; Hydrocortisone; Levonorgestrel; Luteinizing Hormone; Male; Norgestrel; Norpregnenes; Pituitary Gland; Prolactin; Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin; Testosterone

1986

Other Studies

14 other study(ies) available for levonorgestrel and Acne

ArticleYear
Assessing safety in hormonal male contraception: a critical appraisal of adverse events reported in a male contraceptive trial.
    BMJ sexual & reproductive health, 2020, Volume: 46, Issue:2

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Contraceptive Agents, Male; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; Headache; Hormonal Contraception; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Libido; Male; Mood Disorders; Patient Safety; Pelvic Pain; Progestins; Weight Gain

2020
Influence of Contraception Class on Incidence and Severity of Acne Vulgaris.
    Obstetrics and gynecology, 2020, Volume: 135, Issue:6

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Child; Contraception; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; Databases, Factual; Female; Humans; Incidence; Intrauterine Devices, Copper; Intrauterine Devices, Medicated; Levonorgestrel; Retrospective Studies; United States; Young Adult

2020
Incidence of androgenic dermatologic side effects following placement of a levonorgestrel intrauterine device for menorrhagia: A survey-based study.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2018, Volume: 79, Issue:2

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Alopecia; Female; Hirsutism; Humans; Incidence; Intrauterine Devices, Medicated; Levonorgestrel; Menorrhagia; Surveys and Questionnaires

2018
Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system and new-onset acne.
    Cutis, 2008, Volume: 82, Issue:2

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Female; Humans; Intrauterine Devices, Medicated; Levonorgestrel

2008
ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 110: noncontraceptive uses of hormonal contraceptives.
    Obstetrics and gynecology, 2010, Volume: 115, Issue:1

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; Dysmenorrhea; Endometriosis; Female; Genital Diseases, Female; Hirsutism; Humans; Leiomyoma; Levonorgestrel; Menstruation; Ovarian Cysts; Premenstrual Syndrome; Uterine Neoplasms

2010
Differences in the use of combined oral contraceptives amongst women with and without acne.
    Human reproduction (Oxford, England), 2003, Volume: 18, Issue:3

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Androgen Antagonists; Cohort Studies; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; Cyproterone Acetate; Drug Prescriptions; Estradiol Congeners; Ethinyl Estradiol; Female; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

2003
The use of low dose oral contraceptives for the management of acne.
    Skin therapy letter, 2002, Volume: 7, Issue:10

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Androgen Antagonists; Contraceptives, Oral; Ethinyl Estradiol; Humans; Levonorgestrel

2002
[Medication of the month. Lowette, a contraceptive for treating acne in young women].
    Revue medicale de Liege, 2003, Volume: 58, Issue:4

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Estradiol Congeners; Ethinyl Estradiol; Female; Humans; Levonorgestrel

2003
[Acne vulgaris in connection with the use of progestagens in a hormonal IUD or a subcutaneous implant].
    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, 2003, Oct-25, Volume: 147, Issue:43

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Desogestrel; Drug Implants; Female; Humans; Intrauterine Devices, Medicated; Isotretinoin; Levonorgestrel; Progestins

2003
Venous thrombosis with cyproterone (continued).
    Prescrire international, 2004, Volume: 13, Issue:70

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Androgen Antagonists; Canada; Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; Cyproterone; Female; France; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Risk Factors; Venous Thrombosis

2004
[Therapeutic trend in acne associated with the menstrual cycle].
    La Clinica terapeutica, 1983, Jun-15, Volume: 105, Issue:5

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Androgen Antagonists; Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; Cyproterone; Ethinyl Estradiol; Female; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Menstruation Disturbances; Norgestrel

1983
A multicenter study of levonorgestrel-estradiol contraceptive vaginal rings. I-Use effectiveness. An international comparative trial.
    Contraception, 1981, Volume: 24, Issue:4

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Contraceptive Devices, Female; Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; Estradiol; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ethinyl Estradiol-Norgestrel Combination; Female; Humans; Leukorrhea; Levonorgestrel; Menstruation Disturbances; Norgestrel; Pregnancy; Statistics as Topic; Vagina

1981
Use of Norplant implants in the immediate postpartum period among asymptomatic HIV-1-positive mothers.
    Contraception, 2001, Volume: 64, Issue:1

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Drug Implants; Family Planning Services; Female; Headache; HIV Seropositivity; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Nausea; Postpartum Period; Treatment Outcome

2001
Androgen levels in women using Norplant implants.
    Contraception, 1986, Volume: 34, Issue:2

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Androgens; Androstenedione; Circadian Rhythm; Drug Implants; Female; Humans; Levonorgestrel; Norgestrel; Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin; Testosterone

1986