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Do e-cigs cause psoriasis flare-ups the same way that tobacco products do? is it the nicotine that causes this or the tobacco?

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E-cigs: Tobacco is just a plant. Its the nicotine and as long as you are abusing nicotine in any form, you may have related complications.

Answered 6/19/2015

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