Short‐term skin reactions following use of N95 respirators and medical masks

Background In the context of the COVID‐19 pandemic, cases of adverse skin reactions related to the wearing of masks have been observed. Objectives To analyze the short‐term effects of N95 respirators and medical masks, respectively, on skin physiological properties and to report adverse skin reactio...

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Published in:	Contact dermatitis Vol. 83; no. 2; pp. 115 - 121
Main Authors:	Hua, Wei, Zuo, Ying, Wan, Ruoyu, Xiong, Lidan, Tang, Jie, Zou, Lin, Shu, Xiaohong, Li, Li
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.08.2020 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
Subjects:	Adult adverse skin reaction, N95 respirator, medical mask, skin biophysical property Betacoronavirus Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 Erythema Erythema - etiology Facial Dermatoses - etiology Female Healthy Volunteers Humans Hydration Hydrogen-Ion Concentration Male Masks Masks - adverse effects Middle Aged Original Pain - etiology Pandemics pH effects Physiology Pneumonia, Viral Pruritus - etiology Respirators Respiratory Protective Devices - adverse effects SARS-CoV-2 Sebum Secretion Side effects Skin Young Adult adverse skin reaction, N95 respirator, medical mask, skin biophysical property
ISSN:	0105-1873, 1600-0536, 1600-0536
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