Xylazine-Associated Wounds: A Scoping Review of Clinical Presentation and Management

Key Points

• To explore the clinical presentation and management strategies for wounds associated with xylazine use.
• Conducted a scoping review of relevant literature on xylazine-associated wounds and their management.
• Analyzed multidisciplinary care strategies focusing on wound care and psychosocial support.
• Identified critical areas for multidisciplinary approaches in managing xylazine-related wounds.
• Emphasized the importance of combining physical wound care with harm reduction and psychosocial support.