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Minocycline-Induced Hyperpigmentation of Nails.
| Content Provider | Europe PMC |
|---|---|
| Author | Varghese, Kevin Dykstra, Jordan Bisbee, Elizabeth |
| Editor | Muacevic, Alexander Adler, John R |
| Copyright Year | 2023 |
| Abstract | Minocycline is an antibiotic used for several dermatologic conditions, including rosacea. The development of skin, scleral, and nail hyperpigmentation may occur with long-term use of minocycline, and this is associated with no adverse effect on function. We present a case of a 66-year-old male who developed blue-gray hyperpigmentation of his nail beds after treating rosacea with systemic minocycline for over 20 years. The remainder of the physical exam was unremarkable for hyperpigmentation elsewhere. The patient was informed that this was likely an adverse effect of his chronic minocycline use. He insisted upon the continuation of minocycline, so he was counseled on the adverse effects of the medication and scheduled for follow-up. |
| Journal | Cureus |
| Volume Number | 15 |
| DOI | 10.7759/cureus.38640 |
| PubMed Central reference number | PMC10243409 |
| Issue Number | 5 |
| PubMed reference number | 37288172 |
| e-ISSN | 21688184 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Cureus |
| Publisher Date | 2023-05-06 |
| Publisher Place | Palo Alto (CA) |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | acne rosacea nails type ii hyperpigmentation drug-induced hyperpigmentation minocycline hyperpigmentation |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Case study |
| Subject | Medicine |
