title: Minocycline-induced dermatomyositis.
abstract: Minocycline is a semisynthetic tetracycline that causes a spectrum of autoimmune adverse reactions. 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. This case illustrates a novel adverse effect of a widely prescribed medication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, McGill University, Room L7-313, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1A4 Canada.
authors.forename: Maiya R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Geddes
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sinnreich
authors.forename: Colin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chalk
mesh_terms: D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008911:Minocycline / Q000009:adverse effects*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D008911:Minocycline