I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Quitting smoking can indeed have a positive impact on managing pustular psoriasis. Here are some key points from my knowledge base:

- Smoking and Psoriasis Severity: Smoking is a common trigger for psoriasis flares and can worsen the condition. Quitting smoking has been shown to Show Full Answer

I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Quitting smoking can indeed have a positive impact on managing pustular psoriasis. Here are some key points from my knowledge base:

- Smoking and Psoriasis Severity: Smoking is a common trigger for psoriasis flares and can worsen the condition. Quitting smoking has been shown to improve symptoms, including the severity and number of pustules.
- Impact on Treatment: Smoking can negatively affect the response to psoriasis treatments, particularly biologics.
- Support for Quitting: Consider using resources like mobile apps (e.g., quitSTART), nicotine patches, lozenges, gums, or prescription medications. Discuss these options with your dermatologist.
- Community Support: Joining a support network like MyPsoriasisTeam can connect you with others who understand life with psoriasis.

Quitting smoking can improve your overall health and potentially reduce the severity of your psoriasis.

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