Visual scoring and laser Doppler perfusion imaging of skin irritancy induced by different nicotine patches

Background/aims: Local skin reactions are the most common reason for discontinuation of transdermal nicotine replacement therapy in smoking cessation programs. The aims of the present study were (1) to quantify the intensity of skin reactions induced by different types of nicotine patches and (2) to compare the clinical evaluation of skin erythema using visual scores with independently performed quantitative estimates of skin perfusion.

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