Complications of minocycline therapy for acne vulgaris: case reports and review of the literature

Pediatr Dermatol. 1999 Nov-Dec;16(6):469-72. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1470.1999.00106.x.

Abstract

In order to raise the awareness of the potential side effects that can be induced by minocycline, we report three adolescent girls who experienced serious adverse reactions to this therapy, which was prescribed for acne vulgaris.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury, Chronic / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Minocycline / adverse effects*
  • Minocycline / therapeutic use
  • Multiple Organ Failure / chemically induced*
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Minocycline