San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
It is called maskne and it is a type of acne caused by masks that has become a dermatological problem frequent, so much so that up to 12 cases are seen per month.
When you speak or breathe, your mask tends to catch a lot hot air, which, in addition to being annoying, generates a ideal environment for the growth of bacteria and mites of the skin, so the friction of the mask accentuates the acne breakouts.
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TO KNOW Laundry detergents can be a common cause of allergic skin reactions. It is also not advisable to use makeup over the mask, but if you do, make sure it is non-comedogenic (with a special formula not to cause a blockage in the pores). – |
The masks or face masks have become the quintessential symbol of the “New normal” imposed by the coronavirus in order to avoid contagion, for that reason they are super indispensable; but our skin is just beginning to get used to them.
“It is a pathology relatively new, all young and old are prone to maskne. I treat between 3 and 4 cases a week, ”says dermatologist Cándido Mejía.
The expert states that the use of mask is also causing dermatitis allergic contact and seborrheic dermatitis.
People who have a oily skin or suffer from acne are the most likely to suffer from maskne, so it is necessary to take extreme care of your skin as wash your face two to three times a day.
What to do if you have it?
To treat this skin problem requires the use of antibiotics, sebum-regulating gel, anti-inflammatory, Facial Cleansing and be treated with a dermatologist.
Another recommendation provided by the expert to avoid maskne is to clean your face with soaps sebum regulators, use scrubs three times a week at night and
apply a tonic twice daily.
In the case of women who are experiencing this pathology, it is to discontinue the use of makeup for a while. “Makeup can get worse, cosmetics or unsuitable creams can also accelerate the appearance of maskne ”.
Recommendations. The synthetic or plasticized makes the irritation greater, that is why specialists advise cotton masks, especially for those with sensitive skin.
The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that “single-use masks should not be reused” and that hygienic ones (those that can be used more times) “should be washed frequently and handled carefully so that they do not contaminate other items.”
“You have to change the mask if it gets wet or is visibly dirty; A mask that has been moistened should not be worn for a long time, ”adds the WHO.
Stress episodes cause adrenaline and cortisol to rise and a reaction occurs that is reflected on the skin. Prevention is key.
recommendations
1.-Wash your hands before putting on the mask.
2.-Place the mask with great care, ensuring that it covers the mouth and nose, fits the bridge of the nose and is well supported to reduce any possible gap between the face and the mask.
3.-Do not touch the mask while wearing it.
4.-Apply the correct technique to remove the mask: detach it from behind without touching the front.
5.-After removing the mask or whenever you accidentally touch it while wearing it, clean your hands with an alcoholic solution or wash them with soap and water.
6. -Change the mask as soon as it gets wet.
7. -Do not reuse single-use masks.
8.- Immediately discard the single-use mask after removing it.
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