Minocycline causes skin discoloration in a woman

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A woman developed dark blue and black patches on her skin after starting a new medication. The 68-year-old patient was diagnosed with type II minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation, a known side effect of the antibiotic she was taking for rosacea. Doctors advised her to stop the medication and avoid sun exposure. Six months later, the discoloration had lessened but remained visible.


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