Illicit drugs: What dermatologists need to know.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jaad.2012.12.968.
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Abstract
We review the most common systemic and cutaneous signs of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, Ecstasy, and marijuana use. We also provide an overview of the skin and soft-tissue infections frequently found in intravenous drug users and the effects of the adulterants added to the drugs.
Medical subject headings
- Illicit Drugs
- Skin Diseases
- Skin Diseases, Infectious
- Substance Abuse Detection
- Substance-Related Disorders