Electronic cigarettes in dermatology: a systematic review of the literature
Abstract
Introduction Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have been gaining worldwide popularity for several years now, making vaping a major alternative to regular tobacco smoking. Aim There is still a lack of data on the occurrence of dermatological diseases due to e-cigarettes, so the research was performed. Methods A systematic review of the literature was performed in Embase and Medline databases. The search included EMTREE and MESH approaches and was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. Results Electronic cigarettes were identified both as an initiating and aggravating factor in several dermatological diseases. Vaping resulted in impaired wound healing and thermal injuries in the healthy skin. Conclusions Electronic cigarettes have been reported to contribute to the development of various skin diseases and be a source of thermal injury. Lack of data and poor compliance concerning reporting the side effects of vaping make this topic an important issue to monitor.
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