Prevalence of cheilitis in health care workers treating patients with COVID-19

Singh, Mehak; Bothra, Atul; Pawar, Manoj; Maheswari, Anshu; Tiwari, Ashutosh; Adhicari, Pankaj

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2020.06.1025

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“…Most common presentations were tightness, chapping, burning sensation and itching. 15 Generalized lip dryness also called as cheilitis simplex was most frequent pattern of cheilitis reported in their study which correlates with study.…”

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A clinico-epidemiological study of mask induced facial dermatoses due to increased mask usage in general public during COVID-19 pandemic

Ramesh

Thamizhinian

2021

Int J Res Dermatol

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Background: Since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic many people started experiencing facial dermatoses like acne due to prolonged mask use and other personal protective equipment’s. Though most of the facial dermatoses due to face mask are reported in healthcare workers, general public are also affected by facial dermatoses due to prolonged mask use. Hence, we decided to undergo a study on different patterns of facial dermatoses due to prolonged mask use in Rajiv Gandhi government general hospital, Chennai. Aim of the study was to find out the incidence of facial dermatoses due to prolonged mask use in general public in the OPD of department of DVL in MMC and RGGGH, Chennai.Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted at RGGGH during the months august, September and October 2020. The clinico-epidemiological details were collected from 400 patients attending the OPD of department of DVL at MMC and RGGGH.Results: Among 400 study participants with mask induced facial dermatoses, acne (Maskne) was the most common facial dermatoses detected in 43% of participants, followed by Seborrhoea (28%), frictional dermatitis (18%), contact dermatitis (16%), non-specific erythema, cheilitis and other conditions.Conclusions: Mask induced facial dermatoses can occur due to various factors like occlusive effect of mask, hyperhydration, seborrhoea, ambient high humidity due to sweating. As mask usage cannot be abandoned completely due to risk of virus transmission, dermatologists must be aware of the preventive strategies and treatments for mask induced facial dermatoses.

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A clinico-epidemiological study of mask induced facial dermatoses due to increased mask usage in general public during COVID-19 pandemic

Ramesh

Thamizhinian

2021

Int J Res Dermatol

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“…Rubber antioxidants, such as N-isopropyl-N'phenyl-p-phenylenediamine, are also added during the vulcanization process and have been reported in mask-associated contact dermatitis and cheilitis [15]. In a study conducted by Mehak Singh et al generalized lip dryness was reported in 4% of patients, whereas in the present study, 2.28% of the participants reported cheilitis [16]. In a study by Lan et al on adverse skin reactions following different types of mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic, erythematous rash was found in mask users.…”

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2022

Our Dermatol Online

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Background: The use of face masks and coverings has been recommended in public settings to minimize the risk of the transmission of coronavirus. The rampant surge in the use of masks for a prolonged duration has resulted in various facial dermatoses. Materials and Methods: The present study was an outpatient, multicentric, observational survey conducted over the period of one year. A total of 350 patients were enrolled. A structured questionnaire was employed to collect data identifying adverse skin reactions that had occurred in the area covered by a face mask. Results: Most of the facial dermatoses were observed in the urban population (78.85%). Maskne was the most common facial dermatosis, detected in 62% of the participants, followed by hypopigmentation (11.42%), hyperpigmentation (8.28%), contact dermatitis (5.42%), non-specific erythema (4.28%), desquamation (3.71%), urticaria (2.57%), and cheilitis (2.28%). The mean duration of mask use was 5.76 hours. A majority of the participants reported maskne in the U zone (both on the cheeks and the chin area) of the face (34%), followed by isolated involvement of the chin (26%), cheeks (20%), mandible region (14%), and bridge of the nose (6%). Conclusion: The use of face masks for extended hours without adequate precautions causes various cutaneous adverse effects. Thus, it is important to identify the risk factors precipitating mask-related facial dermatoses.

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“…[ 38 ] Lip cheilitis and angular cheilitis has also been reported in few studies and can also result due to prolonged mask-wearing and anxiety. [ 39 40 ] Increasing incidence of hand dermatitis secondary to hand hygiene practices during COVID-19 was also reported by Kar et al . [ 41 ]…”

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COVID-19 and Healthcare Worker

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Indian Journal of Dermatology

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COVID-19 pandemic has challenged and overwhelmed most healthcare institutions and healthcare workers, across the world. Despite being unprepared for this pandemic, frontline workers have worked relentlessly to provide the much-needed care to these patients. Doctors from different branches of medicine, including dermatologists, came forward and played a substantial role in mitigating the impact of this pandemic on the general population. Sadly, in the process, these healthcare workers faced many personal, social, psychological, economic, and health-related issues. The psychological burden and health-related issues received due attention in the main-stream news as well as scientific research papers. With most frontline workers isolated from their families, social media became the new platform to reduce the sense of isolation and share their anxiety, insomnia, and fatigue. This article is aimed at highlighting various challenges faced by healthcare workers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Prevalence of cheilitis in health care workers treating patients with COVID-19

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A clinico-epidemiological study of mask induced facial dermatoses due to increased mask usage in general public during COVID-19 pandemic

A clinico-epidemiological study of mask induced facial dermatoses due to increased mask usage in general public during COVID-19 pandemic

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