Hyperthyroidism and lupus-like syndrome in an adolescent treated with minocycline for acne vulgaris.
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.
Benjamin
Robert W
RW
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. rob_benjamin@med.unc.edu
Calikoglu
Ali S
AS
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D008911:Minocycline / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000139:chemically induced
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D008911:Minocycline