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The constant act of pursing your lips when you smoke exacerbates what Dr. Yaghmai calls "cigarette lines" -- lines that extend from the mouth -- so called because they're a dead giveaway that someone's a smoker. She also says that, with this reduced circulation, you can expect poor wound healing, one of the most obvious short-term side effects of smoking. Another direct result of smoking is the release of free radicals in the body, which impair collagen production and break down proteins that maintain the skin.
The natural aging process involves the formation of free radicals and oxidative damage to the cells, she says, adding, "By smoking, you're releasing higher levels of free radicals in your body that are further increasing the oxidative damage to cells and accelerating the aging process of the skin. Smoking decreases the production of red blood cells, says Dr. Moore, adding, "When you have decreased red blood cells, it's like when you have anemia and you become paler, which in some skin tones can appear grayish.
This manifests as rougher skin texture and an overall unevenness to the pigmentation, she says. You'd have to undergo some major dermatological procedures to even begin to reverse smoking's effects.
If you think water, vitamins and some topical creams will fix the harm caused by cigarettes, think again. Yaghmai says. Sign up for free, and stay up-to-date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID, plus expert advice on managing your health. Error Email field is required. Error Include a valid email address. To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information and to understand which information is beneficial, we may combine your e-mail and website usage information with other information we have about you.
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These effects of smoking on wound healing are assumed to be related to the same issues that cause premature aging. The reduction in collagen production may also contribute to these issues. Smokers are also two to three times more likely to suffer from psoriasis, which is an ongoing inflammatory skin condition.
The risk of psoriasis is dependent on how much you smoke: if you smoke less, your risk will decrease, and if you smoke more, it will increase.
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