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[sbjj0701]

I am not a chain smoker at all, but i do consider myself a social smoker. When i drink, I smoke, but I do not do it often. However, I am very curious; does smoking actually cause acne? Give me anything you've got...

[Ghost Behind My Eyes]

i am a smoker and i actually think it helps my acne, it like one when im stressed which is linked to acne, though it will give me wrinkles and cancer later on in life.

i'm qutting come feb 1st though, my dad has been coughing a lot so we both decided we would quit, if i notice any change i'll be sure to report (assuming my will power prevails over my beloved cancer sticks)

[question87]

I quit smoking about 3 months ago and I havent seen any changes in my skin =/

[SameSongAndDance]

I quit smoking about 2 months ago and I haven't really seen a change in my skin either. I think long term, it is undeniably better for your skin to stop smoking. In the short term though, really haven't seen any significant changes. As for the stress, I use Electric Cigarettes now and they definitely do the trick.

[majormiles]

Smoking DOES affect acne
this was in cosmo the other week

"According to Dr Mark Goodfield of the British Association of Dermatologists "Forty two per cent of women who smoke have acne, compared to ten per cent of non smokers"

[SameSongAndDance]

Smoking DOES affect acne
this was in cosmo the other week

"According to Dr Mark Goodfield of the British Association of Dermatologists "Forty two per cent of women who smoke have acne, compared to ten per cent of non smokers"

Yeah no crap smoking affects acne..but it's just a correlation. There are smokers with acne free skin and there are non-smokers with severe acne. Thus, it's simply a correlation.

[Cecelia]

Smoking does not *cause* acne; however, smoking affects the skin in that the chemical components cause blood vessels (including the small ones in facial skin) to constrict which inhibits normal blood flow to the area. So you'd expect the development of wrinkles over time or delayed/decreased healing.

[SameSongAndDance]

Smoking does not *cause* acne; however, smoking affects the skin in that the chemical components cause blood vessels (including the small ones in facial skin) to constrict which inhibits normal blood flow to the area. So you'd expect the development of wrinkles over time or delayed/decreased healing.

Oh yeah, how could I forget about that. The #1 reason to quit smoking if you are an acne sufferer is the delay in the healing process. Especially if you are a skin picker .

[Onlyrain]

You have to keep in mind that the studies liking smoking and acne specifically state that they didn't take other variables into account (hormones, stress, diet, etc.). That being said, I started smoking, as a last resort.

My moderate-severe acne plunged me into a deep depression and hyper-anxiety. Eventually stress ran through my system through most of the day, every day :/

I'm 19 and smoking was my only method to relieve stress. Within the three weeks of smoking, my stress levels have significantly decreased, and in return, I have far fewer acne, and seems to be improving as we speak

- I do not take any oral or topical medications of any kind.
- I take a probiotic 3 times a day
- Constant supply of water
- No wheat
- No Dairy
- No junk food
- Avoidance of antibiotics

In conclusion, I believe that stress, hormones and diet have had to be the acne causing factors in the studies "in my opinion."

P.S. I really think probiotics help
1. Intestinal bacteria is needed in your body, and has been linked with other inflammatory conditions)
2. antibacterial medications can impair your immune system

PPS. I don't know if it's just me, but I haven't been sick for over a year, not even a cold :3