Dermatologic manifestations associated with electronic cigarette use - 12/09/19
Abstract |
Background |
Electronic cigarette use continues to rise, yet there are no reviews summarizing dermatologic manifestations associated with electronic cigarettes in the literature.
Objective |
To review the literature regarding cutaneous manifestations associated with electronic cigarette use and increase awareness of side effects associated with this rapidly developing public health epidemic.
Methods |
The PubMed database was searched for related literature. All studies involving the effects of electronic cigarette use on the skin or mucosa were obtained and reviewed for evidence.
Results |
Contact dermatitis, thermal injuries, and oral mucosal lesions have been reported with the use of electronic cigarettes.
Limitations |
The conclusions presented in individual case reports or series are not based on randomized controlled trials.
Conclusion |
Electronic cigarettes can present with harmful dermatologic manifestations.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : burn injuries, contact dermatitis, electronic cigarettes, lichen planus, nicotine stomatitis, oral lesions
Abbreviations used : BHT, DMG, e-cigarette, IL, OML
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Funding sources: None. |
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Conflicts of interest: None disclosed. |
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Vol 81 - N° 4
P. 1001-1007 - octobre 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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