popper dermatitis

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 05.05.2021

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Popper is a name for volatile nitrites, usually alkyl nitrites. Inhalation leads to rapid vasoconstriction and sphincter relaxation, as well as euphoria. Due to these effects, with relatively low side effect spectrum, popular drug with MSM. Inhalation causes skin irritation with characteristic yellowish crusts at the nostril. These are caused by the nitration of the aromatic amino acids found in the skin.

Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.

lifestyle and use of drugs may be associated with HBV, condyloma, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HCV, STDs.

systemic complications: hemolytic anemia, methemoglobinemia, bradycardia, hypotension.

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Last updated on: 05.05.2021

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles