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June 1970 in “The BMJ” Drug addicts often have scars, skin color changes, blocked veins, and bruising, with severe ulcers from barbiturate injections.
April 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Skin issues can signal substance use, helping early detection and treatment.
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June 1952 in “The BMJ” Phenobarbitone can cause severe and sometimes fatal skin reactions.
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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.