Effect of face mask on skin characteristics changes during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Background Previous studies have demonstrated the possibility of adverse effects of prolonged wearing of personal protective equipment in healthcare workers. However, there are a few studies about the effects on skin characteristics after wearing a mask for non‐healthcare workers. In this study, we...

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Published in:Skin research and technology Vol. 27; no. 4; pp. 554 - 559
Main Authors: Park, Sae‐ra, Han, Jiyeon, Yeon, Yeong Min, Kang, Na Young, Kim, Eunjoo
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.07.2021
John Wiley and Sons Inc
Subjects:
COVID-19
face mask
Health care
Hydration
Medical personnel
Original
Pandemics
perioral area
Protective equipment
Secretion
Skin
skin characteristics
skin hydration
skin redness
Skin temperature
Water loss
COVID-19
skin redness
face mask
skin temperature
skin characteristics
skin hydration
perioral area
ISSN:0909-752X, 1600-0846, 1600-0846
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Summary:Background Previous studies have demonstrated the possibility of adverse effects of prolonged wearing of personal protective equipment in healthcare workers. However, there are a few studies about the effects on skin characteristics after wearing a mask for non‐healthcare workers. In this study, we evaluated the dermatologic effects of wearing a mask on the skin over time. Materials and Method Twenty‐one healthy men and women participated in the study. All participants wore masks for 6 hours consecutively. Three measurements were taken (a) before wearing the mask, (b) after wearing the mask for 1 hour, and (c) after wearing the mask for 6 hours. Skin temperature, skin redness, sebum secretion, skin hydration, trans‐epidermal water loss, and skin elasticity were measured. Results The skin temperature, redness, hydration, and sebum secretion were changed significantly after 1 and 6 hours of wearing a mask. Skin temperature, redness, and hydration showed significant differences between the mask‐wearing area and the non–mask‐wearing area. Conclusion Mask‐wearing conditions and time can change several skin characteristics. In particular, it is revealed that the perioral area could be most affected.
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ISSN:0909-752X
1600-0846
1600-0846
DOI:10.1111/srt.12983