Minocycline-induced dermatomyositis

By admin at 28 January, 2010, 4:00 pm

We report a previously healthy patient who developed a panniculitis and histopathologically proven dermatomyositis during treatment with minocycline for acne vulgaris. Her signs and symptoms resolved completely upon cessation of minocycline

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Minocycline-induced dermatomyositis

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