title: Fingertip and nasal tip thermal burn in crack cocaine user.
abstract: Crack cocaine addiction is a public health problem in Brazil. It is an endemic disease that affects rural and urban areas. The Ministry of Health has launched emergency programs for the treatment of dependents and to combat drug trafficking. Recognition of dermatological signs of this disease is important because through them the diagnosis can be suspected and early treatment of patients with crack cocaine addiction be provided.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Dermatology Professor Rubem David Azulay, Charity Hospital of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroRJ, Brazil.
authors.forename: Fred
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bernardes Filho
authors.forename: Ystannyslau Bernardes da
authors.initials: YB
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Luiz Gustavo
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Martins
authors.forename: Letícia Soares
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Sasso
authors.forename: Marilda Aparecida Milanez Morgado de
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Abreu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001284:Atrophy; D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology*; D019970:Cocaine-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D016578:Crack Cocaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D055030:Drug Users; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries*
chemical_list: D016578:Crack Cocaine