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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 35 years old female presented with acne. She was treated for her acne but after the treatment, she developed pigmentation. Which drug is responsible for hyperpigmentation?
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The correct answer is  Minocycline Oral antibiotics - most widely prescribed agents in acne Dose -100-200 mg daily Indicated for severe acne, moderate facial acne not responding to topical therapies and/or extensive truncal acne. Adverse effects with minocycline include drug hypersensitivity syndrome (DHS) - within 3 months of treatment initiation characterized by fever, malaise, ahralgia and a diffuse exanthematous skin eruption. lupus?like reaction Hyperpigmentation of skin & nails Melanonychia (dark nails)