The Impact of Tobacco Smoking on Treatment Response Among Patients With Psoriasis Undergoing Biologic Treatment: Prospective Observational Study

Key Points

• This study examines how tobacco smoking influences the effectiveness of biologic treatments in psoriasis patients.
• Prospective observational design
• Focused on patients undergoing biologic treatment for psoriasis
• Evaluated the association between smoking habits and treatment outcomes
• Negative association found between tobacco smoking and treatment response
• Effects were more pronounced with longer smoking duration
• Higher daily cigarette consumption correlated with poorer treatment outcomes