April 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Substance use disorder (SUD) is a significant public health issue with frequent and varied cutaneous manifestations that can indicate specific substance use or administration methods. Intravenous drug use is often linked to vascular, lymphatic complications, and skin infections, while other lesions may result from inflammatory or foreign body responses. Dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these skin signs, which can suggest undisclosed substance misuse, and should collaborate with addiction specialists for comprehensive care. A multidisciplinary dermatopsychiatric approach is recommended to enhance patient outcomes, and its effectiveness should be regularly evaluated.
May 2023 in “BMC Women's Health” Many women who have used performance-enhancing drugs in Finland show high rates of mental health and substance use issues, and most have normal red blood cell counts.
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March 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” The girl's hair loss is due to trichotillomania, which may improve with behavioral therapy or a combination of treatments.
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Gene expression in hair follicles can help diagnose methamphetamine use disorder.