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Methods to Evaluate Cytotoxicity and Immunosuppression of Combustible Tobacco Product Preparations
Published on: January 10, 2015
Tobacco use and skin disease
M Vander Straten1, D Carrasco, M S Paterson
1Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA.
Background:
The primary objective of this review is to evaluate the mucocutaneous manifestations of tobacco use.
Methods:
Computerized literature searches were conducted for English language articles related to skin/mucous membrane disease and use of tobacco. The primary criterion for assessing data quality and validity was the demonstration of a causal relationship between tobacco use and skin/mucous membrane disease.
Results:
This review of the literature shows that a number of disorders and diseases of the skin and mucous membranes are related to tobacco use.
Conclusions:
Since millions of persons use tobacco despite its well publicized relationship to increased mortality, knowledge of the mucocutaneous morbidity associated with tobacco use may help physicians in counseling their patients.
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