This paper discusses the clinical and histological aspects of skin aging, differentiating between endogenous and exogenous factors, and reports no new clinical findings.
This study reported that active smokers, including e-cigarette and hookah users, had worse skin quality with more wrinkles and pigmentation compared to ex-smokers and non-smokers, suggesting smoking negatively impacts skin health and may motivate cessation efforts.
This study found no significant difference in glutathione-S-epoxide transferase activity in hair follicles between smokers and non-smokers, suggesting this enzyme's levels may not indicate polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-related cancer risk.
This study found that botulinum toxin type A significantly reduced skin flap necrosis in rats exposed to cigarette smoke, suggesting it may help improve flap viability in smokers.
January 2024 in “Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo”
In this study, patients with diabetic retinopathy and peripheral occlusive arterial disease had significantly longer diabetes duration, higher HbA1c levels, poorer glycemic control, and were more often smokers compared to those without arterial disease, suggesting these factors contribute to disease development.
Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.
Hair loss is less common now due to accessible treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants. Improved hair care, skincare, and lifestyle changes contribute to people looking younger today.
Quitting smoking may improve the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth. Smoking is harmful to hair health, potentially increasing hair loss and reducing regrowth.
DHT is the primary cause of hair loss, but factors like diet, stress, and lifestyle can influence its severity. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride target DHT, while maintaining overall health is also important.
Quitting smoking and vaping, along with taking spirulina, improved hair thickness for some users. Others noted that smoking, vaping, and drinking may contribute to hair thinning.