Wearing a mask is one of the important ways to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, wearing a mask for a long time can cause many people to develop acne. This is often caused by moisture and friction on the face in the area where the mask is worn, causing the skin to become irritated, with bumps or red rashes on the face.

However, skin problems from wearing masks are not only caused by acne, but may also be caused by other factors that cause skin irritation. เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย This article invites everyone to understand the causes and ways to deal with skin problems from wearing masks.

What causes acne from wearing a mask? 

Skin problems from wearing masks (Maskne) come in many forms. Many people may think that acne is a common skin problem. But in fact, there are other causes that may be the cause of other skin problems from wearing masks. The most common causes are: 

1. Skin clogging

Normally, our face skin accumulates oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells. Wearing a mask will block the evaporation of sweat and oil on the face. In addition, the mask may accumulate dirt, such as saliva from talking or sneezing, which may stimulate the clogging of the pores and lead to acne, such as blackheads and whiteheads.

2. Friction and moisture

The body produces more sweat and oil than usual on hot days. Wearing a mask makes the area of ​​the face more moist, allowing bacteria and yeast to grow well. This can trigger skin conditions such as rosacea  and folliculitis, which cause red bumps and itching or soreness in the area where the mask is worn. Or it can cause perioral dermatitis, which causes red, pimple-like rashes that feel like small pimples and feel burning or itchy.

In addition, wearing a mask that is too tight on the face can cause acne from friction (Acne Mechanica). Normally, this type of acne is caused by continuous friction and compression of the skin in a certain area. It may occur in athletes who wear protective equipment, people who wear helmets with a tight chin strap, or patients who are in bed for a long time. Wearing a mask that is too tight and worn continuously for a long time can also cause acne.

3. Allergic reactions to materials used to make face masks

Wearing a mask made of some materials may cause some people to experience an allergic reaction. Allergic reactions may occur from wearing a mask made of synthetic fibers such as nylon, rayon, and polyester, which are coarser than natural fibers, or from chemical allergies to the fabric during the sewing process, including allergies to the rubber used to make the ear loops of the mask, causing a rash and itching. In addition, using a detergent mixed with perfume to wash and clean the mask may also cause skin irritation.