It’s Mnemonic Monday! | Minocycline-Induced Hyperpigmentation
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember 3 types of minocycline induced hyperpigmentation with the following mnemonic:
I HAVE SCARS ON MY SHIN FROM THE SUN
SCAR: Type I minocycline induced hyperpigmentation (discoloration in sites of prior inflammation or scars)
SHIN: Type II minocycline induced hyperpigmentation (discoloration on the shins)
SUN: Type III minocycline induced hyp …
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember 3 types of minocycline induced hyperpigmentation with the following mnemonic:
I HAVE SCARS ON MY SHIN FROM THE SUN
SCAR: Type I minocycline induced hyperpigmentation (discoloration in sites of prior inflammation or scars)
SHIN: Type II minocycline induced hyperpigmentation (discoloration on the shins)
SUN: Type III minocycline induced hyp … Continue reading "It’s Mnemonic Monday! | Minocycline-Induced Hyperpigmentation"
This patient also has a diagnosis of acne vulgaris (diagnosed 10 years ago). What is the most likely explanation for these cutaneous changes?
A. Peripheral vascular disease
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Drugs hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin
D. Minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation
E. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis
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