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Case Reports
. 1976 Oct;15(8):594-5.
doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1976.tb04896.x.

Urticaria secondary to a copper intrauterine device

J R Barkoff
Case Reports

Urticaria secondary to a copper intrauterine device

J R Barkoff. Int J Dermatol. 1976 Oct.

Abstract

A 24-year-old woman developed in acute urticarial reaction secondary to a copper intrauterine contraceptive device. Allergy to copper was proven by scratch tests. The condition cleared with removal of the IUD.

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