Facial Dermatoses Associated With Mask-Wearing in the COVID-19 Era: A Nationwide, Cross-Sectional, Multicenter, Questionnaire-based Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Daily usage of facial masks during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic influenced on facial dermatoses.

Objective

This study investigated the impact of mask-wearing habits on facial dermatoses.

Methods

A nationwide, observational, questionnaire-based survey was conducted from July through August 2021, involving 20 hospitals in Korea.

Results

Among 1,958 facial dermatoses, 75.9% of patients experienced aggravation or development of new-onset facial dermatoses after wearing masks. In aggravated or newly developed acne patients (543 out of 743), associated factors were healthcare provider, female gender, and a long duration of mask-wearing. Irritating symptoms, xerosis, and hyperpigmentation were more frequently observed in this group. Aggravated or newly

SUBMITTER: Choi ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10995613 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature