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Smoking Cessation Lowers HS Risk: Study

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7 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    Quitting smoking may lead to a gradual reduction in the risk of developing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

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    Sustained smoking cessation may be associated with a reduced risk of HS.

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    Resuming or initiating smoking may elevate the risk of HS to levels comparable to persistent smokers.

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    The risk reduction for HS becomes apparent approximately 3 years after cessation.

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    A JAMA Dermatology study in South Korea analyzed data from

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    2 million participants with an average age of 4

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    2 years.

Original Source(s)

Smoking Cessation Lowers HS Risk: Study

  • by Kathryn Wighton, Editor

  • August 23, 2024

  • 3 min

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