Risk factors for the development of acne in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Dani, Advika; Eseonu, Amarachi; Bibee, Kristin

doi:10.1007/s00403-022-02434-z

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“…On one hand this is a normal and harmless component of the skin microbiota; on the other, it may be a hazard for vulnerable immunosuppressed individuals [84][85][86]. Even in healthy individuals, coagulase-negative staphylococci, at high abundance, may contribute to inflammatory skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and acne vulgaris [55,[87][88][89] with evidence that wearing a mask significantly increased the incidence of acne in particular [90][91][92][93][94][95][96][97][98].…”

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The Bacterial Burden of Worn Face Masks – Observational Research and Literature Review

Kisielinski,

Wojtasik,

Zalewska

et al. 2023

Preprint

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We investigated and quantified bacterial accumulation in facemasks used by the general population, using 16S rRNA (Sanger Sequencing), culture and biochemical analysis along with Rose Bengal staining. Additionally, a systematic overview of the literature on face mask contamination was undertaken. We found an average bacterial load of 4.24 × 104 CFU recovered/mask, with a maximum load of 2.85 × 105 CFU. This maximum is 310 times higher than the limit value for contamination of ventilation system outlet surfaces specified by the German standard VDI 6022. Biochemical and molecular identification predominantly found Staphylococcus species (80%), including Staphylococcus aureus, along with endospore-forming Bacillus spp. Literature reports also indicate contamination of masks by bacterial and fungal opportunists of the genera Acinetobacter, Aspergillus, Alternaria, Bacillus, Cadosporium, Candida, Escherichia, Enterobacter, Enterococcus, Klebsiella (including K. pneumoniae), Micrococcus, Microsporum, Mucor, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. Bacterial counts increase linearly with wearing duration, and prolonged use may affect the skin and respiratory microbiomes, promoting consequential eye, skin, oral and airway conditions. These aspects underscore the urgent need for further research and a risk-benefit analysis in respect of mask use, particularly given their unproven efficacy in disrupting the transmission of respiratory viruses and their adverse social consequences.

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Section: Bacteria Detected: Potential Clinical Implicationsmentioning

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The Bacterial Burden of Worn Face Masks – Observational Research and Literature Review

Kisielinski,

Wojtasik,

Zalewska

et al. 2023

Preprint

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“…Hasil uji statistik didapatkan bahwa tidak terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara jenis pemakaian masker terhadap kejadian AV pada mahasiswa FK UMS. Hal ini sejalan dengan penelitian oleh Masood et al, (2023) bahwa jenis masker yang digunakan tidak ada hubungan yang bermakana terhadap kejadian AV, begitu juga penelitian yang dilakukan oleh (Dani et al, 2023). Sebagian penelitian lain menyebutkan bahwa penggunaan jenis masker dan durasi masker berhubungan dengan kejadian AV, berbanding terbalik dengan hasil penelitian ini.…”

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“…Penelitian penggunaan masker terhadap kejadian AV pada tenaga kesehatan di Bangladesh, penggunaan masker bedah dan N95 meningkatkan risiko AV 2,4 dan 3 kali lebih besar dibandingkan yang tidak memakai masker, sedangkan pemakaian masker kain 59% lebih menyebabkan masalah kulit dibandingkan dengan pemakaian masker N95 dan bedah (Roy et al, 2022). Penelitian pada mahasiswa kesehatan yang memakai masker di Johns Hopkins Medicine, durasi pemakaian masker mempunyai hubungan yang signifikan terhadap kejadian AV (Dani et al, 2023). Studi di China mempunyai hasil yang sejalan bahwa durasi penggunaan masker >28 jam per minggu meningkatkan kejadian AV dengan nilai OR: 2,164 (Cheng et al, 2022).…”

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Jenis Masker, Durasi Penggunaan Masker dan Body Mass Index (BMI) terhadap Kejadian Acne Vulgaris

Zufara,

Prakoeswa

2023

JOTING

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This study aims to see the relationship between type of mask, duration of mask use, and Body Mass Index (BMI) on the incidence of Acne Vulgaris (AV). The method used is an observational analytical research design with a cross-sectional approach. The research results showed that the majority were female, 71.1%. Most sample data that experienced AV was also obtained at 92.2%. Most presentations occurred in women who experienced AV in this study, amounting to 64.8%. The statistical test results showed that the three variables had a p-value > 0.05. In conclusion, no significant relationship exists between the type of mask, duration of mask use, and Body Mass Index (BMI) with the incidence of Acne Vulgaris in FK UMS students. Keywords: Acne Vulgaris, BMI, Body Mass Index, Duration of Mask Use, Type of Mask

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Impact of removing the healthcare mask mandate on hospital-acquired COVID-19 rates

Mehra,

Patterson,

Riley

et al. 2024

Journal of Hospital Infection

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Risk factors for the development of acne in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 5 publications

References 3 publications

The Bacterial Burden of Worn Face Masks – Observational Research and Literature Review

The Bacterial Burden of Worn Face Masks – Observational Research and Literature Review

Jenis Masker, Durasi Penggunaan Masker dan Body Mass Index (BMI) terhadap Kejadian Acne Vulgaris

Impact of removing the healthcare mask mandate on hospital-acquired COVID-19 rates

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