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Cigarettes and smoking mean combustion, and herbal constituents also produce toxic matter. Along with tar and monoxide are the other toxins that smoking leads to. Even breathing in second-hand smoke can be harmful to health. The toxins enter the lungs directly. Herbal cigarettes mean a blend of herbs in the place of tobacco, though tobacco is also cultivated just like herbs. Some common herbs that are used include Passionflower, Corn silk, Rose petals, and Lotus leaf. Further, Licorice root, Jasmine, Ginseng, and Red clover flowers may be used.  So-called natural bidis and kreteks Kreteks or clove cigarettes containing clove ... Read More

Actinic keratosis is the skin lesions that occur because of exposure to the sun directly for a longer duration. The risk of developing these is directly proportional to the amount and duration of sun exposure. These are more commonly seen in old age people, fair skin individuals, males, and in immunosuppressive patients. When the skin is exposed to UV radiation for a longer duration it causes various changes in the skin layer, altering the regular pathways of cell growth and causing the inflammation. Actinic keratosis is also called senile keratosis or solar keratosis. These are the most common skin disorders ... Read More