Maskne

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Maskne (pronounced mask-nee and sometimes spelled mask-ne or mascne) is a portmanteau of "mask" and "acne". The term appeared in use during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 to refer to acne and other rashes of the face that occur in association with mask wearing.[1] The findings are observational only and related to pressure, occlusion and friction. It is likely that several are perioral dermatitis, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, irritant contact dermatitis or allergic contact dermatitis, and acne mechanica.[2][3][4] In one article, maskne is observed to be caused by increase of humidity in the occluded area and sebum being secreted, increasing the amount of squalene on the skin. This, along with excess sweating lead to the swelling of epidermal keratinocytes, causing acute obstruction and acne aggravation.[5] The hot and humid environment in which maskne is induced is also apparent with tropical acne.[6][7] The best treatment for maskne is to avoid wearing a mask.

Background[edit]

Following the CDC's recommendations for face coverings,[8] essential workers and those following government mask mandates reported experiencing increasing outbreaks of acne.[9] As early as March 2020, reports were showing that at least 83% of health care workers in Hubei, China, suffered from skin irritation on the face.[10] In June 2020, the printed use of the word "maskne" appeared in both Italian[11] and English.[9] In a June 2020 New York Times article, written by Courtney Rubin, dermatologists explain that the most common kind of maskne is acne mechanica.[9] The term "maskne" was also used by BBC News in July 2020.[12] In September 2020, the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine published the article "Maskne: Exacerbation or Eruption of Acne During the COVID-19 Pandemic".[13] In July 2021, an article written by Amy Sheehan, Tessa Mapstone, and Sheridan Stewart on ABC News (Australia) reported on the increase of "maskne" from mandatory mask rules.[14]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "What is maskne?". ubmd.com. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  2. ^ Teo, Wan-Lin (1 February 2021). "Diagnostic and management considerations for "maskne" in the era of COVID-19". Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 84 (2): 520–521. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2020.09.063. ISSN 0190-9622. PMC 7528820. PMID 33011321.
  3. ^ Ilyas, Muneeb; Hund, William; Vasile, Gabriella; Weiss, Eduardo (21 May 2021). "Maskne: A Potential Misnomer?". SKIN the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 5 (3): 283–285. doi:10.25251/skin.5.3.10. ISSN 2574-1624.
  4. ^ Teo, Wan-Lin (12 February 2021). "The "Maskne" microbiome – pathophysiology and therapeutics". International Journal of Dermatology. 60 (7): 799–809. doi:10.1111/ijd.15425. ISSN 0011-9059. PMC 8013758. PMID 33576511.
  5. ^ Kosasih, Laura Pauline (21 October 2020). "MASKNE: Mask-Induced Acne Flare During Coronavirus Disease-19. What is it and How to Manage it?". Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences. 8 (T1): 411–415. doi:10.3889/oamjms.2020.5388. ISSN 1857-9655.
  6. ^ Narang, Isha; Sardana, Kabir; Bajpai, Ram; Garg, Vijay K. (2019). "Seasonal aggravation of acne in summers and the effect of temperature and humidity in a study in a tropical setting". Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 18 (4): 1098–1104. doi:10.1111/jocd.12777. ISSN 1473-2165. PMID 30238598. S2CID 52309163.
  7. ^ Sardana, Kabir; Sharma, Ravi C.; Sarkar, Rashmi (2002). "Seasonal Variation in Acne Vulgaris—Myth or Reality". The Journal of Dermatology. 29 (8): 484–488. doi:10.1111/j.1346-8138.2002.tb00313.x. ISSN 1346-8138. PMID 12227481. S2CID 33568862.
  8. ^ "N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, and Face Masks". U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  9. ^ a b c Rubin, Courtney (17 June 2020). "Maskne Is the New Acne, and Here's What Is Causing It". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  10. ^ Lan, Jiajia (11 March 2020). "Skin damage among health care workers managing coronavirus disease-2019". Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 82 (5): 1215–1216. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2020.03.014. PMC 7194538. PMID 32171808. S2CID 212731306. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  11. ^ Girardi, Maria (8 June 2020). "Acne da mascherina o "maskne": perché si manifesta?". Il Giornale. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  12. ^ Tan, Yvette (24 July 2020). "'Maskne' and bold makeup: How masks are changing how we look". BBC News. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  13. ^ Gomolin, Tamar A.; Cline, Abigail; Russo, Marian (29 August 2020). "Maskne: Exacerbation or Eruption of Acne During the COVID-19 Pandemic". SKIN the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. 4 (5): 438–439. doi:10.25251/skin.4.5.7. ISSN 2574-1624.
  14. ^ "Mandatory mask rules leads to rise in skin condition known as 'maskne', experts say". www.abc.net.au. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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