Tobacco is bad for you. Toxins in cigarettes damage the body from the inside out. Cigarette smoke contains 7,000 harmful chemicals that can lead to lung cancer, asthma, diabetes complications, and heart damage. The experts also think that these chemicals can damage our appearance as well. Even the cigarette manufacturers are bound to display this information on custom printed cigarette boxes.
How does smoking ruin your good looks?
● Under-eye puffiness – Smokers are four times more likely to experience under-eye puffiness than the general population. Nicotine reduces blood circulation throughout the body. Moreover, it can also affect blood circulation around the eyes.
● Oral Health – Cigarette smoke impairs the normal function of gum cells and can lead to tooth discoloration, bad breath, and other dental problems.
● Make wrinkles appear faster – Smoking impairs blood circulation and blood flow to the tissues. Better blood flow and circulation keep the skin smooth. Studies show that smokers look older than their peers. The reason is that effects of smoking accelerates the aging process.
● Sagging arms and breasts – It is a common sign in long-term smokers. Chemicals in cigarettes damage collagen and elastin. When these fibers are lost, the skin loses its elasticity and firmness.
● Yellowing of nails and fingers – Nicotine can discolor fingers and nails, turning brown or yellow.
● Hair Loss – Studies have shown that smoking promotes hair loss. Blood flow to the hair follicle is inhibited, and the normal hair growth cycle is interrupted.
The damage caused by smoking affects both inside and outside the body. Some effects are immediate, while others develop over time. However, you can reverse some of these symptoms if you quit smoking.
Smoking puts your overall health at risk, including your skin health. Cigarettes contain toxic substances that can speed up the aging process and cause other skin diseases, including skin cancer. If you already have a skin condition, smoking can make it worse.
If you currently smoke and your skin is affected, talk to your doctor about ways to relieve symptoms and quit smoking. In many cases, your skin will begin to heal naturally when you stop smoking.
Premature aging and early wrinkles
These wrinkles are usually more noticeable on the face, between the eyebrows, around the eyes, and on the mouth and lips. Smoking can also cause sagging, especially under the eyes and around the jawline. People who smoke generally develop wrinkles faster than non-smokers.
Smoking also speeds up the aging process because it constricts blood vessels (limiting the oxygen supply to the skin), increases free radical production, and reduces the amount of vitamin A in the skin.
Vertical wrinkles also form around the mouth due to the intense pressure on the lips when smoking.
Pigmentation of the skin.
Smoking increases melanin in the skin, causing it to darken, especially on the face. Holding a cigarette repeatedly with the same finger can cause yellowing of the skin in some people due to nicotine and other toxins in cigarettes called tar.
Studies have shown that people with tar from smoking on their fingers are more likely to develop smoking-related diseases.
Wound healing
Smoking constricts blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the body, which, in turn, affects wound healing. If you smoke, minor cuts and scrapes may take longer to heal properly. Smoking even makes these small cuts more likely to scar.
Most doctors recommend that patients stop smoking before surgery because effects of smoking can interfere with the healing of the incision.
Psoriasis.
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with itching and scaling. On dark skin, psoriasis may appear in purple or dark brown color with gray scales. On fair skin, it may appear red or pink with silvery scales.
Smoking is a risk factor for developing psoriasis. One study found that the more you smoke, the higher your risk of developing psoriasis.
The link between psoriasis and smoking may be due to the nicotine in cigarettes. Nicotine affects the immune system, skin inflammation, and skin cell proliferation, all of which contribute to the development of psoriasis.
Smokers also have an increased risk of palmoplantar pustulosis, a condition in which painful blisters form on the hands and feet. Like psoriasis, this is a recurring inflammatory disease.
Purulent dermatitis
Suppurative dermatitis (HS), commonly referred to as invasive acne, is a relatively common inflammatory skin condition that develops in areas where the skin rubs against the skin, such as the armpits, groin, and under the breasts.
One study found that smoking was the biggest environmental risk factor for developing invasive acne.
Vasculitis.
A vasculitis is a group of autoimmune diseases in which blood vessels become narrowed and inflamed, making it difficult for blood to supply the heart and other organs. You can also buy boxes of many designs from packaging stores. These packaging firms also offer customization options, like mentioning ingredient details on product boxes to guide the customers about the product.
The researchers found that effects of smoking significantly increases the risk of developing vasculitis, also known as Berger’s disease.
Symptoms of Berger’s disease include.
Pale, red, or blue fingers and toes.
Painful sores on fingers and toes.
Tissue damage or gangrene (the decay of tissue).
The hands and feet may also become cold, or there may be a pain in the hands, feet, ankles, or legs.
