Heavy users tend to build up higher levels of cotinine, which takes longer for the body to fully clear
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.oralcancerfoundation.org www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/oral www.aafp.org/afp/20000601/3319.html www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/lichen_planus.html Therapeutic Agents in This Article Acyclovir (Zovirax) Azathioprine (Imuran) Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Clobetasol (Temovate, Cormax, Embeline E) Clotrimazole (Cruex, Lotrimin, Desenex) Dapsone Dexamethasone (Aeroseb-Dex, Decaspray, Decadron) Etretinate (Tegison) Fluconazole (Diflucan) Fluocinonide (Fluonex, Lidex) Isotretinoin (Accutane) Ketoconazole (Nizoral) Levamisole (Ergamisol) Methylprednisolone (Medrol) Nystatin (Mycostatin, Nilstat, Nystex) Prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone, Panasol-S) Tetracycline (Sumycin)
The tobacco leaves undergo curing, fermentation, and often flavoring with aromatic additives
Smoking and wound healing Smoking delays wound healing, including skin injuries and surgical wounds
Clinicians are encouraged to assess tobacco use at postpartum visits as well as infant and child wellness appointments during the first year after birth
Nicotine replacement therapy and other resources for quitting smoking can also help smokeless tobacco users
