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Xylazine wounds are a growing crisis among drug users in Philly—a nurse explains potential causes and proper treatment The Conversation Xylazine wounds are a growing crisis among drug users in Philly—a nurse explains potential causes and proper treatment Rachel McFadden of the Perelman School of Medicine and Leonard Davis Institute writes that “tranq” wounds—characterized by deep pockets of dead tissue—have become increasingly visible in Philadelphia among people who use drugs. [This article contains graphic images.]