Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
Navid Ezra
Department of Dermatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana,
Tanzania
Review Article
Dermatologic Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse
Author(s): Nisha Raiker, Mouhammad Aouthmany and Navid Ezra
Nisha Raiker, Mouhammad Aouthmany and Navid Ezra
Various substances of abuse are known to cause specific cutaneous manifestations. In this review, we highlight the cutaneous manifestations associated with the use of cocaine, heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine, alcohol, and anabolic steroids. Cutaneous signs of tanning addiction are also discussed, as tanning bed use is a particularly relevant and growing problem in Dermatology. We also provide examples of general signs of drug abuse, including stigmata of injection drug use, vascular complications, and infectious complications. This review aims to make clinicians more aware of these signs in order to better recognize substance abuse disorders and guide effective treatment.
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DOI:
10.4172/2155-9554.1000337