Injection of xylazine and xylazine-containing illicit drug mixtures has been associated with what chronic condition?
Skin ulcerations. According to the cited cross-sectional survey study, the prevalence of skin lesions was 35%.
Reyes JC, Negrón JL, Colón HM, et al. The emerging of xylazine as a new drug of abuse and its health consequences among drug users in Puerto Rico. J Urban Health. 2012;89(3):519-526. doi:10.1007/s11524-011-9662-6
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