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Identify what triggered it, adjust your strategy, and start again with more awareness.

Chemicals and heat in smoke irritate tissues & slow regeneration Smoke (or vapor) contains many harmful chemicals nicotine, carbon monoxide, tar, and other toxins which can irritate the sensitive wound area

Quitting smoking improves blood flow, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to your skin

Song et al., 2024

That could be chewing gum, playing a game, or reminding yourself why you want to quit

However, alternative crops are offering greater opportunities for growers, and the continuation of tobacco farming is a real issue. African Upswing Malawi, the worlds leading producer of burley, sold 120.5 million kg of leaf tobacco in 2023 against 85 million in the previous year