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Thirdhand smoke can trigger skin diseases
, by Medicalxpress
Thirdhand smoke, comprises the residual pollutants from tobacco smoke that remain on surfaces and in dust after tobacco has been smoked. It can remain on indoor surfaces indefinitely, causing potentially harmful exposure to both smokers and non-smokers.
A team led by researchers, has found that acute exposure of the skin to Thirdhand smoke elevates biomarkers associated with the initiation of skin diseases, such as contact dermatitis and psoriasis.
They found exposure of human skin to Thirdhand smoke initiates mechanisms of inflammatory skin disease, and elevates urinary biomarkers of oxidative harm, which could lead to other diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, and atherosclerosis.