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A 58-year-old male with a history of rosacea presents with blue-black discoloration on his neck

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Published on: March 10, 2018

A 58-year-old male with a history of rosacea presents with blue-black discoloration on his neck and face that worsens after sun exposure. What drug is the most likely cause of this reaction?

A. Silver sulfadiazine
B. Azelaic acid
C. Amiodarone
D. Minocycline

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