Cutaneous manifestations of alcohol abuse.

K E Smith, N A Fenske

Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2000;43(1 Pt 1):1-16; quiz 16-8

PMID: 10863217

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Abstract

Alcohol consumption and abuse can have a variety of cutaneous manifestations. In addition to the well-recognized stigmata of the chronic alcoholic patient, even early abuse can result in distinctive skin changes or exacerbate existing cutaneous disorders. An accurate history of alcohol intake will facilitate recognition of these alcohol-induced cutaneous disorders and treatment resistance of dermatoses such as psoriasis as well as help decrease morbidity in surgical procedures. Familiarization with the spectrum of cutaneous manifestations of alcohol abuse and alcoholic liver disease can also allow for early detection and treatment in an attempt to minimize the medical consequences. We review the medical literature and discuss the spectrum of dermatologic disease associated with the use and abuse of alcohol.

Address: Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.

DOI: 10.1067/mjd.2000.104512

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MeSH Terms: Alcoholism, Dupuytren Contracture, Humans, Hypogonadism, Jaundice, Nail Diseases, Nutrition Disorders, Pancreatitis, Pigmentation Disorders, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Pruritus, Risk Factors, Skin Diseases, Skin Diseases, Vascular