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Andrew T Patterson1, Frances T Tian, Dirk M Elston
1Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 12, 2015
Summary
Environmental acne, like chloracne, may be exacerbated by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in cigarette smoke. This case highlights how localized smoke exposure can contribute to acneiform lesions, suggesting shared pathways in skin carcinogenesis.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Toxicology
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Environmental acne disorders, such as chloracne and oil acne, were historically linked to occupational polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) exposure.
- Cigarette smoke is a significant source of PAHs and has been correlated with noninflammatory acneiform lesions in postadolescent individuals.
Observation:
- A case study identified localized open comedones near the nasal cavity.
- This condition was associated with occluded exposure to cigarette smoke due to infrequent gauze changes after a rhinectomy.
Findings:
- Dermal absorption of PAHs from cigarette smoke may contribute to chloracne development.
- Environmental and noninflammatory acne subtypes might share common comedogenesis pathways.
- Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) pathway activation in the skin is a potential mechanism.
Implications:
- This suggests a potential link between cigarette smoke exposure and acne development beyond traditional occupational settings.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the mechanistic pathways of tobacco smoke's impact on the skin.
- Findings may inform preventative strategies and treatments for environmentally induced acneiform conditions.
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