Identifying and addressing “Maskne” in clinical practice

Searle, Tamara; Ali, Fahad; Al‐Niaimi, Firas

doi:10.1111/dth.14589

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“…In the majority of articles aboutmaskne, systemic therapies are not described in detail, while traditional acne treatments are suggested to obtain benefits [24,41,42]. Only the use of tetracycline is reported in the literature [2].…”

Section: Systemic Treatment Of Masknementioning

confidence: 99%

Maskne: The Epidemic within the Pandemic: From Diagnosis to Therapy

Spigariolo

Giacalone

Nazzaro

2022

JCM

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Maskne, a newly coined term deriving from the contraction of mask-related acne, is a form of mechanical acne resulting from continuous textile–skin adherence and friction. Prolonged mask use heats up the face environment, thus modifying skin microbiota and sebum production. Although effective prevalence is unknown, since the pandemic began and the prolonged use of masks was extended to the general population, maskne has been a frequent topic of consultation among dermatologists. This term has been successfully introduced into common language, with more than 200,000 hashtags on social media, where it is also possible to find “home remedies” that can worsen this dermatosis. The aim of this paper is to discuss the pathogenesis, address clinicians on the correct differential diagnoses among facial dermatoses, and move towards the correct therapy.

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Section: Systemic Treatment Of Masknementioning

confidence: 99%

Maskne: The Epidemic within the Pandemic: From Diagnosis to Therapy

Spigariolo

Giacalone

Nazzaro

2022

JCM

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“…There are ways to relieve adverse skin symptoms caused by wearing a mask on a daily basis, such as using a gentle cleanser and appropriate moisturizer before and after wearing a mask. 31 , 32 This may be helpful in alleviating skin changes caused by prolonged mask use.…”

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Effects of one year of daily face mask wearing on the skin during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

Park

Han

Yeon

et al. 2022

Skin Research and Technology

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Background As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) continues, the long‐term daily use of masks is increasing. A full year includes the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Skin may have been affected by the seasons and further affected by the use of masks. In a previous study, we confirmed the short‐term and 6‐month effects of wearing face masks. In this study, we investigated how certain characteristics of the skin change when wearing a mask for 1 year. Furthermore, we compared skin covered by the mask (mask‐skin zone) to skin that was not covered. Materials and methods The participants were 18 healthy adults (8 men; 10 women) who were asked to wear masks in their daily lives from June 2020 to June 2021. During this period, participants’ skin characteristics, such as trans‐epidermal water loss, skin hydration, skin elasticity, skin keratin amount, skin pore area, skin temperature, skin redness, and skin color, were measured five times. Results Trans‐epidermal water loss, skin keratin amount, skin pore area, skin color, and skin elasticity changed significantly during the year. Furthermore, trans‐epidermal water loss, skin hydration, skin keratin amount, skin pore area, and skin color were significantly different between the mask‐wearing and non‐mask‐wearing areas of the face. Conclusion The skin characteristics of the mask‐skin zone can be affected by long‐term wearing of a face mask under lifestyle and environmental conditions. During the COVID‐19 pandemic, skin care for the mask‐skin zone is also necessary for people who do not wear masks on a daily basis.

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“…26 Skin barrier dysfunction has particular relevance in the COVID-19 era in which the widespread use of face masks and personal protective equipment have led to the phenomenon of maske acne or "maskne." 27 It is unclear, however, whether POD is being misdiagnosed as "maskne," with POD possibly caused by irritation from face masks.…”

Section: S K In Barrier Dys Fun C Ti On and Allergymentioning

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Perioral dermatitis: Diagnosis, proposed etiologies, and management

Searle

Ali

Al‐Niaimi

2021

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Perioral dermatitis (POD, also referred to as periorificial dermatitis) is an inflammatory and chronic papulopustular and vesicular dermatitis often affecting children and middle-aged females. 1 Topical or systemic treatment is often used, in addition to identifying the likely cause. 1 The granulomatous form of POD is a more typical presentation in those of African-American ethnicity. 2 In terms of etiology, most dermatologists are aware of its association with corticosteroid use, but less is known about other associations such as infective causes, certain cosmetic products, disruptive skin barrier, dental fillings, and toothpaste reactions. In terms of treatment, options range from topical, systemic or conservative, depending on cause, severity, and patient's choice. 3 In this systematic review, we explore the diagnosis of POD, possible etiologies, and treatment options. | ME THODSUsing the keywords "corticosteroids," "dermatology," "fusobacteria," "perioral dermatitis," and "periorificial dermatitis," we searched the databases PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE and identified pertinent English language only literature. Our review was conducted in January 2021, and the time period of evidence was collected from the inception of these databases till January 1, 2021. We appraised the level of evidence, utilizing the Oxford Centre of Evidence-Based

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Identifying and addressing “Maskne” in clinical practice

Cited by 10 publications

References 9 publications

Maskne: The Epidemic within the Pandemic: From Diagnosis to Therapy

Maskne: The Epidemic within the Pandemic: From Diagnosis to Therapy

Effects of one year of daily face mask wearing on the skin during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

Perioral dermatitis: Diagnosis, proposed etiologies, and management

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