TLDR Smoking is linked to various skin diseases.
This narrative literature review, analyzing 19 articles from 2000 to 2020, explored the relationship between smoking and skin diseases. It found that smoking was associated with dermatological conditions such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia, and vesicular eczema. Interestingly, some skin conditions might benefit from protective effects of cigarette components, though these effects were not deeply explored. The study highlighted the complex immunological and endocrinological interactions between smoking and skin diseases, suggesting that smokers should be monitored by dermatology services.
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