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Illicit drugs: What dermatologists need to know.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2013-02-13)
Cara Hennings, Jami Miller
PMID23399461
ABSTRACT

We review the most common systemic and cutaneous signs of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, Ecstasy, and marijuana use. We also provide an overview of the skin and soft-tissue infections frequently found in intravenous drug users and the effects of the adulterants added to the drugs.

MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description
L-025
Supelco
(−)-Levamisole hydrochloride solution, 1.0 mg/mL in methanol (as free base), ampule of 1 mL, certified reference material, Cerilliant®
31742
Supelco
Levamisol hydrochloride, VETRANAL®, analytical standard
Y0000047
Levamisole hydrochloride for system suitability, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
L9756
Sigma-Aldrich
(−)-Tetramisole hydrochloride, ≥99% (GC)
L0380000
Levamisole hydrochloride, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard