Every day, a huge number of patients who are dissatisfied with their appearance come to see aesthetic medicine specialists. The most common complaint – This is a bad skin condition that both patients and specialists often associate with stress, poor nutrition, hormonal imbalance or age-related changes. But the skin of many of these patients is exposed to a much more aggressive factor on a daily basis, which is often overlooked, and this – cigarette smoke. How smoking affects the skin, why cigarette smoke contributes to aging, and how, in this case, a beautician can help – read on estet-portal.com right now.
Skin and smoking: what is the relationship between them
The relationship between bad skin and smoking has been noticed for a long time: the first reports of this appeared in the literature as early as 1856. But since the main emphasis in the pathological effect of cigarette smoke on the body was on the reactions of the organs of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, the relationship between smoking and skin aging has not been studied for a long time.
Scientists have now made progress on this issue, and have determined that cigars do have a negative effect on the skin condition.
Smoking contributes to faster and more pronounced aging, as well as a general deterioration in the appearance and condition of the skin.
Skin and smoking:
- what pathological processes occur in the skin when smoking;
- characteristic skin changes when smoking: "smoker's face";
- how a beautician can help the skin of a smoking patient.
What pathological processes occur in the skin when smoking
In the course of numerous studies, it was possible to find out that in smokers, the functions of the skin are really disturbed and its immune-mediated pathologies develop. People who smoke experience pathological dryness of the stratum corneum of the face, which is probably due to the diuretic effect of nicotine, and also a decrease in the content of vitamin A, which is necessary to neutralize free radicals and slow down skin aging. The effect of smoking on the skin is also manifested in a decrease in the intensity of capillary and arterial blood flow, which leads to local ischemia of the dermis. With regard to the mechanism of wrinkle formation in smokers, it is assumed to be multifocal. Similar to photoaging, skin aging due to smoking may be due to the activation of matrix metalloproteinases,
Skin changes during smoking are quite characteristic: the so-called "cigarette skin" is observed; or "smoker's face". Among the main manifestations can be identified:
- reddish-orange or yellow complexion;
- ash, pallor or grayness of the skin;
- fading of the skin;
- presence of puffiness;
- skin thickening;
- signs of premature skin aging;
- increase in the number of wrinkles on the face;
- appearance or aggravation of already existing
- purse-string wrinkles, characteristic of smokers.
How a beautician can help the skin of a smoking patient
The priority direction in working with a patient who has an addiction to smoking is, of course, quitting smoking. There are many different methods, ranging from nicotine patches to oral antidepressants to help you quit smoking.
It is important to explain to the patient that the rejuvenating effect of any cosmetic procedure can be leveled by smoking.If the patient is unable to stop cigarettes, topical retinoids and antioxidant vitamin preparations may be of some benefit.
See also:
"Skin and retinol: how to use retinoids correctly so as not to harm".
To correct "smoker's wrinkles" Dermal filler injections can be used around the mouth, and
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