There are many medications used in pregnancy to treat skin, hair and nail diseases as well as other conditions but their safety depends on their drug category. These 5 categories for drugs in pregnancy are determined by the FDA and are as follows: FDA Categorization Of Drugs Use In Pregnancy Category A Adequate, well-controlled studies […]
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Medications Which Cause Dark Spots or Hyperpigmentation
Medications which cause dark spots or hyperpigmentation on the skin include the following: Antiarrhythmics Antiarrhythmics are used to treat abnormal heart rhythms. Antiarrhythmics that can cause hyperpigmentation include amiodarone. This drug is one of the causes of blue /grey facial pigmentation and pigmentation of the hands. Antibiotics Antibiotics are used to treat infections in the […]
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