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Skin changes suggestive of chemical dependencyAka: Dermatologic findings in chemical dependency

See Also
1. Chemical Dependency
2. Substance Abuse Evaluation
Findings
1. "Pop" Scars from subcutaneous injections
2. Abscesses, Infections, or Ulcerations
  1. Infective or chemical reactions
3. Dominant thumb is burned in crack abuse (lighter)
4. Paint or oil stains (Inhalant Abuse)
  1. Clothing
  2. Skin
  3. Fingernails
5. Skin tracks or related scars
  1. Marks are multiple, hyperpigmented and linear
  2. New lesions may be inflamed
  3. Location
    1. Neck
    2. Axilla
    3. Forearm
    4. Wrist
    5. Hand
    6. Foot
    7. Ankle
    8. Area between knees

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