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[Cutaneous pigmentation induced by minocycline: 2 cases]
Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Minocycline, an antibiotic, can cause bluish-grey skin pigmentation, particularly on scars and sun-exposed areas. Histological examination reveals pigment accumulation in the epidermis and dermis.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pharmacology
- Pathology
Background:
- Minocycline is a widely used antibiotic for various infections and inflammatory conditions.
- Cutaneous pigmentation is a known, though uncommon, side effect of minocycline therapy.
- Previous literature documents 38 cases of minocycline-induced pigmentation.