Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Signs and terminologies in cutaneous manifestations of substance abuseSubstance abuse is defined as "when the patient continues to abuse a drug despite it causing physical and mental harm." 1 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) classifies substance use disorder as occurring in individuals consuming drugs, resulting in impaired control, physical dependence, social problems and risky use.Commonly abused agents include cocaine, heroin, cannabis, opioids, alcohol and tobacco in any form.It is of particular importance for the dermatologist as these individuals are at increased risk for developing sexually transmitted infections, skin and soft tissue as well as other blood-borne infections.This behaviour can also complicate commonly occurring dermatoses such as psoriasis, acne, hidradenitis suppurativa and lupus erythematosus.Hence, understanding the signs and terminologies underlying these groups of dermatoses is important.
Authors: Kalaiarasi Murugan, Aravind Sivakumar
Language: English
Topic: Skin Diseases and Diabetes
Subfield: Dermatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4392852582