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Can Birth Control Pills Cause Urticaria?

Posted on Wed, 23 Aug 2017

Question: I asked a question regarding a reaction i was having on my arms. The first time i saw a rash it was 3 days after my new birth control i started (back in Nov) wondering if that is the reason for the rash i keep getting on and off . Since then every once in a while i get a new rash and now on my arms. The last time i talked with a doctor about 2 weeks ago he said it was hives/urticaria. He told me to take clariton in the morning and cezentine (sp). It has helped tremendously. I am now noticing them coming back in the when i wake up in the morning! They have been disipating but now noticing them come back sooner. I went on new birth control cause my period was coming early.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Urticaria

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed urticaria secondary to birth control pills.
These pills are known to cause allergic reaction.
Cetrizine and other antihistamines can help you control the symptoms but the permanent solution is to stop birth control pills and see if the rashes disappear.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (22 minutes later)

Here are some pics! Will it kist prigress overtime

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stop oral contraceptives

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like urticaria.
Initially antihistamines like cetrizine are helpful but slowly the effect fades and the condition worsens.
It is better if you can stop the oral contraceptives.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (36 hours later)

Will it take a little while to atop after i stop taking the birth control?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It may take a week

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes it may take up to a week time to clear off completely.
In the mean time you can use a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily and take cetrizine daily in night.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 days later)

I have switched to my old birth control for the past 5 days and it was getting a lot better but this morning it spread to my thighs! Any suggstions as to what i should try next!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
continue taking cetirizine

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the follow up.

Intermittent spurts can happen.
Just continue taking Cetirizine and apply Cortisone cream.
Better not to use birth control pills for now.
You should be fine within two weeks.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee