Smoking and skin:comparison of the appearance, physical qualities, morphology, collagen synthesis and extracellular matrix turnover of skin in smokers and non-smokers
Abstract Numerous adverse effects and health problems are associated with smoking, but the mechanisms of the adverse effects of smoking on skin are not well documented. The aim of the present study was to elucidate the effects of smoking on the structure, metabolism and appearance of skin. The st...
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| Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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University of Oulu
2005
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| Online Access: | http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9514277899 http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:9514277899 |