smoking and psoriasis

[Caroline]

Hi There
I was informed by my consultant that smokers tend to get psoriasis on palms and soles of feet, more so than non smokers.

Hi Sandra I used to smoke like a chimney and have never had psoriasis on my hands or feet . I think they will say things in the hope you will be scared and give up,

Unfortunately I am a smoker and I did have it on palms and soles of feet. But yes, I've often said, if I got run over by a double decker bus, they would say I wasn't watching the road but lighting a fag!

I agree with Jim.  They will find an excuse to tell you to stop smoking.  You should quit for general health, but as for making a difference with your Psoriasis? I personally wouldn't say it made any difference with mine.  If you're thinking of quitting, maybe try one of these vapers? Apparently they're quite good

I agree totally with Amanda. I have never seen anywhere any relation between smoking and psoriasis.
Myself I have never smoked, but I just think that it is not good for your overall health and than mainly lungs and heart. I cannot imagine a relation with smoking and your immune system.