The Impact of COVID-19 on the Faces of Frontline Healthcare Workers

Aguilera, Shino; Pena, Irene De La; Viera, Martha H.; Baum, Bertha; Morrison, Brian J.; Amar, Olivier; Beustes-Stefanelli, M.; Hall, Mehreen

doi:10.36849/jdd.2020.5259

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“…Change of skin temperature, hydration, sebum secretion and excessive skin pressure caused by tight-fitting disposable respirators can determine cutaneous lesions as indentations of the face, skin tears, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, ulceration, crusting, erythema, and infection [68]. The risk of adverse skin reaction is more likely with surgical than cloth masks-OR = 1.54 (95%CI: 1.16-2.06)- [63].…”

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Community Use of Face Masks against the Spread of COVID-19

Bubbico¹,

Mastrangelo

Filon

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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The role of face masks to prevent and control COVID-19 is critical, especially since asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic infected individuals can shed high loads of SARS-CoV-2 in the surrounding environment. In addition to being a two-way barrier to protect against virions droplets both in terms of “source control” (for the benefits of the community) and “physical protection” (for wearer), face masks also allow maintaining physiological temperatures and humidity of the nasal cavity and mouth, independently from the external environmental conditions. Beyond compromising the viral transmission speed, exposure to cold environments could have a detrimental effect on the host’s susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2. The innate human immune system becomes in fact weaker with cooler nose temperatures and thus more vulnerable to viral replication. Furthermore, there is evidence that warm, humid climates are associated with reduced spread of SARS-CoV-2, while cold dry conditions favor its stability and transmissibility. In the early stage of a viral infection, a physiological body temperature in the upper airways supports the innate immune system, endorsing the muco-ciliary clearance, inhibiting, or deactivating any first settlement of viruses. Face masks are therefore strongly recommended also outdoors, especially under cold weather conditions, not only as a physical barrier against the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, but also to prevent the rapid cooling of the nasal mucosa and the inhibition of the human innate defense of the upper airways.

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Section: Adverse Effects and Acceptability Of Face Masksmentioning

confidence: 99%

Community Use of Face Masks against the Spread of COVID-19

Bubbico¹,

Mastrangelo

Filon

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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“…The requirement to wear masks as part of barrier measures to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 has generated many dermatological issues, for healthcare professionals (HCP) and the general population. 1 These problems may be related to skin changes due to occlusion, i.e. increased temperature and humidity, water loss, friction etc.…”

Section: Sars-cov-2: Skin Diseases Mask Wearing and Unpleasant Sensations Editormentioning

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“…dermatological issues, for healthcare professionals (HCP) and the general population. 1 These problems may be related to skin changes due to occlusion, i.e. increased temperature and humidity, water loss, friction etc.…”

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SARS‐CoV‐2: skin diseases, mask wearing and unpleasant sensations

Cribier

Taïeb²,

Aroman

et al. 2021

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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“…This is a reality that can inevitably cause multiple types of skin lesions such as facial dents, skin tears, post‐inflammatory hyperpigmentation, ulcers, scabs, erythema, and infections such as strong mechanical pressure, mask material, and sweat. 20 The effect of wearing a mask on the skin was evaluated by dividing it according to time. This significantly changed skin temperature, redness, moisture, and sebum secretion 1–6 h after wearing the mask.…”

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Changes in the use of cosmetics worldwide due to increased use of masks in the coronavirus disease‐19 pandemic

Lee

Kwon

2022

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background According to recent experience, people are willing to wear masks to protect themselves from environmental issues such as infections, allergies, and fine dust such as SARS in 2003, swine flu A (H1N1) in 2009, and COVID‐19 in 2019. Objectives The objective of this study was to investigate the changing conditions of cosmetics use worldwide due to the increase in mask usage. Methods This review paper is a literature review, and a narrative review approach has been used for this study. A total of 300–400 references were selected using representative journal search websites such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and RISS, of which a total of 39 papers were selected in the final stage based on 2006–2021. Results Masks must be worn due to environmental issues and/or infectious diseases, for example, COVID‐19. Skin troubles were dramatically increased by the increased use of masks. Additionally, research‐related natural products for skin soothing ingredients and makeup products were suggested. Conclusion This review is expected to be used as an important marketing material for new changes in the cosmetics market by clearly grasping the needs of consumers in the beauty and cosmetics industry from the viewpoint of using masks after COVID‐19.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Faces of Frontline Healthcare Workers

Cited by 19 publications

References 8 publications

Community Use of Face Masks against the Spread of COVID-19

Community Use of Face Masks against the Spread of COVID-19

SARS‐CoV‐2: skin diseases, mask wearing and unpleasant sensations

Changes in the use of cosmetics worldwide due to increased use of masks in the coronavirus disease‐19 pandemic

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