Cutaneous features at injection sites of intravenous mephedrone

We present the cutaneous adverse effects of subcutaneous extravasation of mephedrone resulting in thrombotic vasculopathy and chronic ulcerations. Due to the increasing use of mephedrone, especially among the community of men who have sex with men, general physicians and dermatologists should be fam...

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Published in:British journal of dermatology (1951) 2023-07, Vol.189 (1), p.e1-e1
Main Authors: de Dios, Manuel Agud, Arroyo-Andres, Jorge, Rubio-Muniz, Carmen, Garrido, Maria Concepcion, Tarin-Vicente, Eloy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administration, Cutaneous
Administration, Intravenous
Humans
Methamphetamine - adverse effects
Skin
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Summary:We present the cutaneous adverse effects of subcutaneous extravasation of mephedrone resulting in thrombotic vasculopathy and chronic ulcerations. Due to the increasing use of mephedrone, especially among the community of men who have sex with men, general physicians and dermatologists should be familiarized with these possible events.
ISSN:0007-0963
1365-2133
DOI:10.1093/bjd/ljad064