Minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation masquerading as alkaptonuria in individuals with joint pain
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Minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation
A 62-year-old male with a long history of rosacea, which was well controlled on minocycline, presented to his primary care physician for routine examination. Physical examination was noted for non-palpable, non-pruritic blue patches of hyperpigmentation on the medial aspects of his lower extremities bilaterally. Recognition and management of the findings are discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال: Arthritis & Rheumatism
سال: 2004
ISSN: 0004-3591,1529-0131
DOI: 10.1002/art.20606