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While the search results don't specifically mention vaping, they do indicate that nicotine increases inflammation and can worsen HS symptoms. Since vaping delivers nicotine to your system, it's likely to have similar negative effects on HS as smoking does.

People who use nicotine products typically have more areas of their Show Full Answer

While the search results don't specifically mention vaping, they do indicate that nicotine increases inflammation and can worsen HS symptoms. Since vaping delivers nicotine to your system, it's likely to have similar negative effects on HS as smoking does.

People who use nicotine products typically have more areas of their body affected by HS, and the presence of nicotine can make treatments less effective. Studies show that people who don't use nicotine have better remission rates (40%) compared to those who do (29%). Many myHSteam members have reported improvements in their condition after quitting nicotine. Some have even achieved remission. If you're using nicotine products, consider talking to your healthcare provider about cessation options to potentially improve your HS symptoms.

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