Successful Treatment of Minocycline-Induced Facial Hyperpigmentation with a Combination of Chemical Peels and Intense Pulsed Light
Open Access
- 1 January 2023
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
- Vol. ume 16, 253-256
- https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s394754
Abstract
Minocycline is a tetracycline derivative antibiotic commonly used to treat acne, rosacea, and other inflammatory skin conditions. Taking minocycline risks inducing skin pigmentation. If minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation is not treated, it may take months to years for the symptoms to subside after discontinuation of the drug, or the hyperpigmentation may never disappear completely, which can lead to cosmetic anxiety and affect people’s quality of life. Previous treatment options for hyperpigmentation were mainly q-switched nd: YAG, ruby, and alexandrite lasers. This article reports a case of facial hyperpigmentation caused by minocycline using a combination of chemical peel and intense pulsed light in a patient with eosinophilic cellulitis (Wells syndrome) who was taking oral minocycline. This case suggests combining chemical peel and intense pulsed light is an effective treatment option for minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation.Keywords
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