Which of the following is a skin finding associated with stimulant use disorder?

Which of the following is a skin finding associated with stimulant use disorder?

• A. Track marks, sores, cellulitis, abscess
• B. Facial flushing
• C. Eczema
• D. Psoriasis

Answer: (A)

Stimulant use disorder can involve injection drug use, which leads to skin and soft-tissue complications. Track marks from needle injections, along with sores, cellulitis, and abscesses, are common because repeated punctures and inadequate wound care promote infection and poor healing. Vasoconstriction from stimulants can further damage skin and delay recovery, contributing to these injection-related skin findings. Facial flushing is nonspecific and can occur with many substances or conditions, while eczema and psoriasis are chronic skin diseases not specifically tied to stimulant use.

Stimulant use disorder can involve injection drug use, which leads to skin and soft-tissue complications. Track marks from needle injections, along with sores, cellulitis, and abscesses, are common because repeated punctures and inadequate wound care promote infection and poor healing. Vasoconstriction from stimulants can further damage skin and delay recovery, contributing to these injection-related skin findings. Facial flushing is nonspecific and can occur with many substances or conditions, while eczema and psoriasis are chronic skin diseases not specifically tied to stimulant use.