Scalp necrosis and ulceration secondary to heroin injection

Int J Dermatol. 2006 Sep;45(9):1135-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2006.02908.x.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Heroin / administration & dosage
  • Heroin Dependence / complications*
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Male
  • Necrosis
  • Scalp Dermatoses / etiology
  • Scalp Dermatoses / pathology*
  • Skin / drug effects
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin Ulcer / etiology
  • Skin Ulcer / pathology*

Substances

  • Heroin