Publications by authors named "Montmureau A"
Ann Dermatol Venereol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study examines the demographic and clinical characteristics of 39 chronic heroin and cocaine injectors facing severe injection-related disorders, revealing a predominantly male group with an average age of 41 and significant co-addiction rates, including high hepatitis C infection.
- - It identifies serious complications among the patients, including a high prevalence of ulcers (87%) and lymphoedema (43.5%), with ulcers persisting for an average of 3 years and often leading to infections in about 91% of cases.
- - The findings highlight challenges in patient follow-up and stress the need for better collaboration between dermatology and addiction specialists to manage the care of this vulnerable population effectively.
