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DERMATOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: A REVIEW WITH CURRENT LITERATURE
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Alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUD) are chronic,
relapsing psychiatric conditions with significant individual
and public health implications. While their neuropsychiatric
effects are well documented, their dermatological manifestations
often remain under-recognized in clinical practice, leading
to delays in diagnosis and treatment. This narrative review
systematically explores skin findings associated with the use of
alcohol, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, stimulants,
and tobacco, based on recent literature. Alcohol is frequently
linked with telangiectasias, seborrheic dermatitis, pruritus, and
rosacea-like eruptions. Opioid use often results in pruritus,
ulcerations, and scarring at injection sites. Stimulants such as
cocaine and amphetamines are associated with vasculitic rashes,
formication-induced excoriations, and ulcerative dermatoses.
Cannabis, hallucinogens, and inhalants may cause contact
dermatitis, pigmentary changes, and perioral lesions. Tobacco
use, though legally sanctioned, significantly contributes to
premature skin aging and exacerbation of chronic inflammatory
dermatoses. Early recognition of these dermatologic signs may
serve as clinical clues, aiding in the timely diagnosis of ASUD.
Integrating dermatological evaluation into addiction treatment
protocols can improve outcomes and reduce unnecessary
investigations. This review emphasizes the importance of
skin manifestations in ASUD and encourages greater clinical
attention and multidisciplinary collaboration in addressing
these often-overlooked indicators.
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Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Madde Bağımlılığı
Bölüm
Derleme
Yayımlanma Tarihi
21 Ocak 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
15 Temmuz 2025
Kabul Tarihi
19 Eylül 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2
APA
Eren, Y. İ., & Hocaoğlu, Ç. (2026). DERMATOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: A REVIEW WITH CURRENT LITERATURE. Current Addiction Research, 9(2), 8-19. https://doi.org/10.32739/car.2025.9.2.237
AMA
1.Eren Yİ, Hocaoğlu Ç. DERMATOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: A REVIEW WITH CURRENT LITERATURE. Current Addiction Research. 2026;9(2):8-19. doi:10.32739/car.2025.9.2.237
Chicago
Eren, Yusuf İslam, ve Çiçek Hocaoğlu. 2026. “DERMATOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: A REVIEW WITH CURRENT LITERATURE”. Current Addiction Research 9 (2): 8-19. https://doi.org/10.32739/car.2025.9.2.237.
EndNote
Eren Yİ, Hocaoğlu Ç (01 Ocak 2026) DERMATOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: A REVIEW WITH CURRENT LITERATURE. Current Addiction Research 9 2 8–19.
IEEE
[1]Y. İ. Eren ve Ç. Hocaoğlu, “DERMATOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: A REVIEW WITH CURRENT LITERATURE”, Current Addiction Research, c. 9, sy 2, ss. 8–19, Oca. 2026, doi: 10.32739/car.2025.9.2.237.
ISNAD
Eren, Yusuf İslam - Hocaoğlu, Çiçek. “DERMATOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: A REVIEW WITH CURRENT LITERATURE”. Current Addiction Research 9/2 (01 Ocak 2026): 8-19. https://doi.org/10.32739/car.2025.9.2.237.
JAMA
1.Eren Yİ, Hocaoğlu Ç. DERMATOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: A REVIEW WITH CURRENT LITERATURE. Current Addiction Research. 2026;9:8–19.
MLA
Eren, Yusuf İslam, ve Çiçek Hocaoğlu. “DERMATOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: A REVIEW WITH CURRENT LITERATURE”. Current Addiction Research, c. 9, sy 2, Ocak 2026, ss. 8-19, doi:10.32739/car.2025.9.2.237.
Vancouver
1.Yusuf İslam Eren, Çiçek Hocaoğlu. DERMATOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: A REVIEW WITH CURRENT LITERATURE. Current Addiction Research. 01 Ocak 2026;9(2):8-19. doi:10.32739/car.2025.9.2.237