When Antibiotics Leave a Mark: Minocycline-Induced Hyperpigmentation.

Key Points

• To examine the clinical manifestations and implications of minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation in patients.
• Presented two case reports of patients with minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation.
• Described the diverse clinical manifestations across different body sites.
• Emphasized the importance of judicious minocycline use.
• Both patients exhibited significant hyperpigmentation in various body areas.
• The findings underscore the need for early recognition of side effects.
• Highlights the potential for irreversible skin changes due to antibiotic use.