A novel clinical method to measure skin staining reveals activation of skin damage pathways by cigarette smoke.
Annette DalrympleMichael McEwanMarianne BrandtStephan BielfeldtEmma-Jayne BeanAlain MogaSteven CoburnGeorge HardiePublished in: Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) (2021)
CS stained skin and activated pathways known to be associated with skin damage. THPs and ECs produced significantly lower values, suggesting they could offer hygiene and cosmetic benefits for consumers who switch exclusively from smoking cigarettes. Further studies are required to assess longer-term effects of ECs and THPs on skin function.