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Effect of face mask on skin characteristics changes during the COVID-19 pandemic #MMPMID33217053
Park SR; Han J; Yeon YM; Kang NY; Kim E
Skin Res Technol 2021[Jul]; 27 (4): 554-559 PMID33217053show ga
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.