Published on 16th November 2021
Due to the pandemic, people, especially in healthcare, wear face masks more often. Sometimes, wearing face masks is required for a whole shift, for long hours. This may lead to skin irritation, rash, itchiness, redness of the face, dryness, and desquamation, swelling, pain and tingling, especially if a mask is worn for more than 4 hours daily. Mask acne is a common problem that may cause psychological distress due to cosmetic defects on the face. Mask wearing can make pre-existing conditions wor