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Cigarette smoking is not a risk factor in atopic dermatitis
C M Mills1, E D Srivastava, I M Harvey
1Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff.
International Journal of Dermatology
|January 1, 1994
Summary
This study found no significant link between smoking and atopic dermatitis. Smoking habits in patients with atopic dermatitis were similar to those in the general population.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Emerging evidence links various diseases to smoking habits.
- Psoriasis is associated with smoking, while acne is linked to non-smoking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between smoking and atopic dermatitis.
- To compare smoking prevalence in atopic dermatitis patients with controls.
Main Methods:
- A postal questionnaire on smoking habits was sent to 150 atopic dermatitis patients.
- Results were compared with matched community controls.
Main Results:
- 85% of patients completed the questionnaire.
- No significant difference in current smoker prevalence was found between atopic dermatitis patients and controls (OR=1.1, P=0.8).
Conclusions:
- The smoking prevalence in atopic dermatitis patients does not significantly differ from that of matched controls.
- Smoking is not a significant risk factor for atopic dermatitis.