Tobacco

Tobacosis is a nonspecific skin disease that occurs with prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke on the body. It is characterized by the development of inflammatory processes caused by toxic substances contained in tobacco smoke. Tobacosis manifests itself as rashes on the skin of the face and body of varying sizes. In this article we will look at the causes of tobaccoosis, its symptoms and treatment methods.

Causes of development of tobaccoosis Tobacosis develops as a result of prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke and its components on the skin. Tobacco contains several thousand chemicals that can have a negative effect on the skin and the body as a whole. Some of these substances include nicotine, tar, ammonia, acids and others. When you smoke a cigarette, the tar from the tobacco enters the lungs, where it lingers for a long time. Skin exposure to tobacco dust continues even after a person stops smoking. Symptoms of tobaccoosis With tobaccoosis, rashes appear on the skin in the form of red spots, papules, nodules, tubercles and other forms. Rashes can be of different sizes and locations: on the face, neck, arms, back, chest, etc. They may be accompanied by itching, burning and pain. It is also possible to develop eczema, dermatitis, folliculitis and other skin diseases. Treatment of tobaccoosis First of all, it is necessary to stop smoking and eliminate exposure to tobacco