{"id":1238,"date":"2020-09-01T14:31:18","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T14:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/?p=1238"},"modified":"2020-09-01T14:31:20","modified_gmt":"2020-09-01T14:31:20","slug":"more-on-maskne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/more-on-maskne\/","title":{"rendered":"More on Maskne"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maskne has been a recurrent topic of discussion\nsince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The medical term is acne mechanica,\nand it is not a new phenomenon. Those who wear masks have been plagued with\nthis condition for as long as the mask has been around. This is a type of acne\ncaused by heat, occlusion, and friction. Wearing masks for long periods mixed\nwith heat and humidity is the perfect storm for maskne, and it can present in\nmany ways, including pimples, pustules, redness, and itchy dry or raw skin.\nWhen it comes to creating the conditions leading to these acne symptoms,\nSouth Florida<\/a> certainly has the climate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can help prevent maskne by wearing\na clean mask. With each use, your oil, saliva, sweat, and nasal secretions build\nup on your mask. If your mask is disposable, you need to replace it regularly.\nIf it is a cloth mask, then it should be washed daily with an unscented, mild\ndetergent and rinsed well. It does appear that soft cotton fabrics are better\nfor those suffering from maskne. In addition, avoid wearing makeup under the\nmask. The mask plus makeup\u2014plus a moist environment\u2014is a haven for acne to\nthrive. Finally, wash your face once you can remove the mask. A mild cleanser\nand gentle massage with your fingertips is all that is needed to cleanse the\nskin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nit is too late to prevent maskne, we have many treatment options. The first\nstep is using topical agents to unplug pores, such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic\nacid, glycolic acid, azelaic acid, and retinoids. It is important to note that\nyou can overdo these acne treatments, resulting in the skin becoming too dry. Therefore,\nI recommend just starting with one of these agents and making an appointment to\ncreate a treatment plan. If the acne is severe enough, I sometimes use short\ncourses of oral antibiotics. On the other hand, if the concern is more of\nirritation and allergy, rather than acne, other topical treatments are\nnecessary.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maskne\nis not an excuse to not wear a mask. The widespread use of facial masks lessens\nthe spread of the coronavirus. We will help you get through the maskne while\nprotecting yourself and your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about maskne from the Skin\nWellness Physicians<\/a> team. Call (239) 732-0044 or send a message online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Maskne has been a recurrent topic of discussion since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The medical term is acne mechanica, and it is not a new phenomenon. Those who wear masks have been plagued with this condition for as long as the mask has been around. This is a type of acne caused by … <\/p>\n

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