Minocycline-induced pigmentation of the skin and nails

Introduction Minocycline is an effective treatment for inflammatory cutaneous conditions, such as acne vulgaris and rosacea, infectious conditions and has recently been investigated for its neuroprotective properties. Recognised side effects include drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic sympt...

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Published in:	Postgraduate medical journal 2015-11, Vol.91 (1081), p.662-662
Main Authors:	Ali, Faisal R, Yiu, Zenas ZN, Ogden, Stephanie
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Acne Acne Vulgaris - drug therapy Acne Vulgaris - pathology Aged Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage Anti-Bacterial Agents - adverse effects Humans Hypertension Incidence Male Minocycline - administration & dosage Minocycline - adverse effects Nails - drug effects Pigmentation Disorders - chemically induced Pigmentation Disorders - prevention & control Rosacea Rosacea - drug therapy Rosacea - pathology Skin - drug effects Treatment Outcome
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Summary:	Introduction Minocycline is an effective treatment for inflammatory cutaneous conditions, such as acne vulgaris and rosacea, infectious conditions and has recently been investigated for its neuroprotective properties. Recognised side effects include drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome, drug-induced photosensitivity, pneumonitis, nephritis, autoimmune hepatitis, secondary intracranial hypertension and drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus.
ISSN:	0032-5473 1469-0756