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Does cigarette smoking make you ugly and old?

D Grady1, V Ernster

  • 1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco.

American Journal of Epidemiology
|April 15, 1992
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Smoking causes premature skin aging and facial wrinkles. This evidence may encourage young people to avoid smoking and help current smokers to quit for better skin health.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Facial wrinkling is a significant concern for many Americans.
  • Previous studies have investigated the link between smoking and skin aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize findings on the association between cigarette smoking and facial wrinkling.
  • To evaluate the potential impact of smoking on skin appearance and aging.

Main Methods:

  • Review of at least five studies published over the last 20 years.
  • Analysis of existing data on smoking and facial wrinkling.

Main Results:

  • Consistent evidence suggests smoking causes skin wrinkling.
  • Smoking may lead to premature aging and unattractive appearance.

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  • Smoking reduces skin blood flow, potentially damaging skin integrity.

    • Conclusions:

    • Cigarette smoking is a significant factor in facial wrinkling.
    • The link between smoking and wrinkles can serve as motivation for smoking cessation and prevention.
    • Addressing smoking-induced skin aging may enhance public health initiatives.