Smoking exposure in pack-years predicts cutaneous manifestations and damage in systemic lupus erythematosus

CONCLUSIONS: Smoking was an independent risk factor for cutaneous SLE. High pack-year exposure and non-White race increased chronic skin manifestations and SDI damage. Findings suggested a dose relationship between smoking and cutaneous SLE damage, making cessation messaging important to potentially improve outcomes and reduce some disparities.PMID:33626970 | DOI:10.1177/0961203321995257

Source: Lupus - February 25, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Nnenna Ezeh Trevor McKown Shivani Garg Christie M Bartels Source Type: research