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Researchers have discovered that smoking produces metabolites like hydroquinone that promote mouth bacteria such as Streptococcus to grow in the gut, which can reduce inflammation in ulcerative colitis. This finding suggests potential treatments using probiotics or prebiotics to mimic smoking's protective effects without the associated health risks.
Research shows that smoking helps alleviate ulcerative colitis by promoting mouth bacteria like Streptococcus to grow in the gut, triggering an immune response that reduces inflammation. This effect is linked to metabolites like hydroquinone produced during smoking, which could lead to alternative treatments such as probiotics or prebiotics, avoiding smoking's health risks.
A 55-year-old woman's face turned a blue-brown color after using a skin-lightening cream containing hydroquinone to treat melasma, resulting in a condition known as exogenous ochronosis. This dermatitis, caused by the application of hydroquinone or phenols to the skin, is challenging to treat and may not be reversible. Hydroquinone has been banned in cosmetic creams in the EU due to potential side effects, and the woman's condition showed minimal improvement after two months of treatment, highlighting the risks associated with using skin-lightening products.