Exploring the Connection Between E-Cigarette Use and Psoriasis
Update: 2025-08-27
Description
Guest: Joe K. Tung, MD, MBA
While cigarette smoking is known to be linked to psoriasis, it was unclear whether or not e-cigarette use also carries risk. To address this research gap, a recent study analyzed data from over 28,000 United States adults, and, after adjusting for potential confounding variables, found that there is a statistically significant association between e-cigarette use and psoriasis. Hear Dr. Joe Tung, a coauthor of the study, break down its design and results, as well as potential reasons for this connection. Dr. Tung is a board-certified dermatologist who currently serves as the Medical Director of UPMC Falk Dermatology, Director of the Clinical Trials Unit, and Associate Director of the Dermatology Residency Program.
While cigarette smoking is known to be linked to psoriasis, it was unclear whether or not e-cigarette use also carries risk. To address this research gap, a recent study analyzed data from over 28,000 United States adults, and, after adjusting for potential confounding variables, found that there is a statistically significant association between e-cigarette use and psoriasis. Hear Dr. Joe Tung, a coauthor of the study, break down its design and results, as well as potential reasons for this connection. Dr. Tung is a board-certified dermatologist who currently serves as the Medical Director of UPMC Falk Dermatology, Director of the Clinical Trials Unit, and Associate Director of the Dermatology Residency Program.
Comments
In Channel
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States00:00
00:00
x
