The harm of tobacco to psoriasis

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I suffered from mild psoriasis two years ago. I like smoking. Now I have it again. It is estimated that I was in a bad mood some time ago and had a lot of work pressure. After treatment, I have improved a little. For the harm of smoking to psoriasis, let me tell you.

The harm of tobacco to psoriasis

One is that smokers are twice as likely to suffer from psoriasis as non-smokers, and there is a dose-dependent effect: the risk of psoriasis in women who smoke 15 cigarettes a day is 2.1, while the risk of psoriasis in women who smoke 20 cigarettes a day is 3.3. Pustular psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis related to smoking, and other types also occur.

Second, the mechanism of smoking induced psoriasis remains to be further studied. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) are one of the main inflammatory cells in psoriatic lesions. It has been found that the morphology and function of PMN are affected by smoking.

Third, oxide in smoke and oxygen free radicals produced by macrophage activation and the occurrence and maintenance of inflammation may also play an important role in the process of psoriasis.

matters needing attention

Frequent smoking and drinking are related to some negative practices in life, such as anxiety and anxiety. These events are also important mental factors inducing psoriasis. Therefore, in judging the predisposing factors, we should not only consider the practice of encouragement, but also contact the interaction between them.