Cigarette Smoking and Facial Wrinkles: A Review of the Literature
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Robert W. Strack, Associate Professor and Department Head (Creator)
- David L. Wyrick, Associate Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Research studies indicate that smoking cigarettes is related to a premature development of facial wrinkles. Given that facial wrinkles may act as motivation for people to quit smoking, it is crucial that smoking cessation professionals be able to accurately inform clients about research concerning smoking and wrinkles. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to provide an updated overview of the literature which can be used by cessation clinicians as a practical reference on smoking and facial wrinkles. Databases were searched for peer-reviewed articles that study the association with smoking and wrinkles. In all, 17 articles were located and reviewed for research methods and results. Although facial wrinkles and smoking were measured inconsistently between studies, the overall literature indicates that those who smoke have a higher risk of developing premature facial wrinkles as compared to those who do not smoke. The implications of this review for smoking cessation professionals are described.
Cigarette Smoking and Facial Wrinkles: A Review of the Literature
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Journal of Smoking Cessation, 7(1), 18-24
- Language: English
- Date: 2012
- Keywords
- smoking, face, wrinkles, cigarettes