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Hyperthyroidism and Lupus‐like Syndrome in an Adolescent Treated with Minocycline for Acne Vulgaris
Author(s) -
Benjamin Robert W.,
Calikoglu Ali S.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2007.00395.x
Subject(s) - minocycline , acne , medicine , dermatology , tetracycline , systemic lupus erythematosus , antibiotics , disease , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of acne. While it is generally considered to be a safe medicine, a number of side effects have been associated with its use. We describe an adolescent boy who developed hyperthyroidism and a drug‐induced lupus‐like syndrome following minocycline treatment for his acne.