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Could smoking lead to spider naevus spots?

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No: am aware of no relationship between the two. Smoking can lead to dark spots, but spider angiomata are vascular changes that can be related to problems with the liver and hormonal changes in people.

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/27/2014

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