Pigmentary and Other Dermatologic Manifestations of Minocycline: a reminder of adverse effects

Pigmentary and Other Dermatologic Manifestations of Minocycline: a reminder of adverse effects

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The applications of the tetracycline class of antibiotics extends beyond their antimicrobial activity Stickers to anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive and neuroprotective applications making it a commonly used class of medication.Minocycline, a second generation tetracycline, has inherent characteristics that improve absorption and distribution.These benefits promote even more wide spread use.This familiarity of usage breeds prescriptive complacency toward the Stove Knob dermatologic complications including hyperpigmentation.The following case explores these adverse manifestations of Minocycline use.