Smoking Cessation Lowers HS Risk: Study
August 23, 2024
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3 min
A new study published in JAMA Dermatology has found that quitting smoking could lead to a gradual reduction in the risk of developing hidradenitis suppurativa, with levels comparable to those who have never smoked becoming apparent after about 3 years. The nationwide cohort study in South Korea analyzed data from 6.2 million participants and demonstrated that sustained smoking cessation may be associated with a reduced risk of HS. The study also presented data suggesting that resuming or initiating smoking may elevate the risk of HS to levels comparable to persistent smokers.
1. Quitting smoking may lead to a gradual reduction in the risk of developing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).2. Sustained smoking cessation may be associated with a reduced risk of HS.3. Resuming or initiating smoking may elevate the risk of HS to levels comparable to persistent smokers.4. The risk reduction for HS becomes apparent approximately 3 years after cessation.5. A JAMA Dermatology study in South Korea analyzed data from 6.2 million participants with an average age of 47.2 years.
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