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The major compound of ecstasy (XTC) is N-methyl-3, 4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDMA), which has become a popular drug in the dance, rave, and techno-scene. This compound has unique psychoactive properties; it works as a stimulant and induces feelings of empathy. There is a growing list of severe side effects in ecstasy users leading to major medical problems, e.g., depression, hyperthermia, hypoglycemia, liver damage, and rhabdomyolysis. The skin may also be involved.
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Plewig, G., Kligman, A.M. (2000). Ecstasy Pimples. In: ACNE and ROSACEA. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-59715-2_53
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