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A 23-year-old female asked:

I heard being around smoke and smoking can cause large pores..can rubbing your skin on your bfs. clothes cause wrinkles and large pores too?

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Dr. Robert Fietsamanswered

Surgery - Thoracic 37 years experience

Not on the outside: Nicotine primarily affects blood flow from the inside not outside. You should be safe

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