Smoker's face

Smoker's Face

Smoker's face is a term used in the medical field to describe certain facial characteristics that are typically associated with chronic smoking.

Pronunciation

Smoker's face: /ˈsmoʊ.kərz feɪs/

Etymology

The term "smoker's face" was first coined in the 1980s by Douglas Model, a British doctor who noticed that heavy smokers often had similar facial characteristics. The term is now widely used in the medical community to describe the physical effects of chronic smoking on the skin and facial structure.

Definition

Smoker's face refers to the characteristic changes in facial appearance brought on by long-term smoking. These changes can include deep lines and wrinkles, particularly around the mouth and eyes, a gaunt appearance, a grayish complexion, and a leathery texture to the skin.

Related Terms

• Smoking
• Tobacco
• Nicotine
• Wrinkles
• Skin aging
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Lung cancer

See Also

• Effects of smoking on the body
• Tobacco smoking
• Health effects of tobacco

References

• Model D. Smoker's face: an underrated clinical sign? Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1985;291(6511):1760-1762. doi:10.1136/bmj.291.6511.1760
• Morita A. Tobacco smoke causes premature skin aging. J Dermatol Sci. 2007;48(3):169-175. doi:10.1016/j.jdermsci.2007.06.015

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Smoker's face
• Wikipedia's article - Smoker's face

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