Due to the illegal nature of heroin, there is little public information about the link between heroin and acne. Heroin usage is on the rise, with nearly 20,000 overdose deaths expected in 2017. In 2010, only 2500 people/year died from the drug. We are interested in the relationship between heroin and acne. If you have…
If you experience acne breakouts after using ecstasy, consider that one side effect of ecstasy use is typically staying up all night, a massive disruption of the cirdadian rhythm. Sleep deprivation can cause acne on its own, never mind the variety of ways that drug use affects your hormones and body chemistry. There is limited…
Question from a reader: Does cocaine cause acne? Cocaine seems to make acne worse for anyone prone to the condition, although there is no research to back this anecdotal conclusion. Cocaine use goes hand in hand with staying up all night and a disrupted sleep cycle; sleep deprivation aggravates acne. Additionally, cocaine stimulates the central…