MCLEAN, VA / ACCESSWIRE / November 19, 2020 / Dr. Amir Bajoghli of Skin and Laser Dermatology Center and Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Georgetown University School of Medicine and Dr.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is a brand-name oral tablet that’s prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and malaria. As with other drugs, Plaquenil can cause side effects, such as nausea, ...

After taking Plaquenil for 2 years, lupus was ruled out and the patient was taken off the drug. It was determined that the Plaquenil was the cause of her pigmentations. One of the adverse effects of ...

Hydroxychloroquine, the active drug in Plaquenil, is not recommended for use in treating COVID-19 (the illness caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2). Do not take any prescription drug, including ...

Pigmentation is the coloring of a person's skin. When a person is healthy, their skin color will appear normal. In the case of illness or injury, the person's skin may change color, becoming darker ...