Brief Answer:
Meth damages skin a few ways
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic.
I'm happy you are not planning on using again. Now that's enough of that, lets get to the skin issues.
From what you have described here, it seems like the drug either made you pick at your skin repeatedly through the night (which it is known to do) or you may have suffered an
allergic reaction to the drug or to any of the impurities leftover from the manufacturing process.
The problem is basically that of inflamed skin. We need to bring down the inflammation. In my practice, I normally like recommending an over the counter
hydrocortisone cream along with an antibacterial. There are many different brands and preparations.. But one of the more famous ones is
Neosporin - H (The H stands for Hydrocortisone, a
steroid). When that is applied to the injuries it should bring down the irritation and inflammation allowing your skin to heal without scarring.
If that doesn't seem to be helping, then you are going to have to go get the lesions seen by a
dermatologist.
I hope this helps. Feel free to follow-up about this or anything else that's on your mind. Take Care.
Vin
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