Minocycline-induced discolouration of the sclerae

Br J Dermatol. 1996 Aug;135(2):314-6.

Abstract

We report two patients with minocycline-induced pigmentation of the sclerae. Cutaneous pigmentation is a well-recognized complication of minocycline therapy, but only five cases of pigmentation of the sclerae have been described previously. These five patients have a number of features in common with the two reported here. We propose that these patients represent the most severe end of the spectrum of minocycline-induced cutaneous changes. Patients should be warned about the possibility of the occurrence of pigmentary changes before starting therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Minocycline / adverse effects*
  • Pigmentation Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Scleral Diseases / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Minocycline