| Literature DB >> 17542873 |
Robert W Benjamin1, Ali S Calikoglu.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17542873 DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2007.00395.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Dermatol ISSN: 0736-8046 Impact factor: 1.588