Maskne: Acne due to protective mask?

In the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus are the mask and with it our… skin. An invaluable protection measure, the mask - and especially its long-term use - creates the ideal conditions for the development of acne or other skin diseases that will need immediate treatment or cure.

In cases where the symptoms on the skin persist, it is good to consult a specialist doctor, who is none other than the Dermatologist - Venereologist!

We prefer products that do not clog the pores of the skin, such as light creams based on water and gels that keep it hydrated and soft. We also try to avoid hot water when washing the face, which can cause redness or swelling.

It is also a good idea to avoid putting on makeup for a while, which in turn helps our skin to breathe.

The skin around the nose and behind the ears is thinner and more sensitive, so constant rubbing with the protective mask or with the rubber bands that hold it, can cause irritation and even burns. In fact, skin lesions pave the way for germs to enter our body.

A healing and a regenerating cream, as well as zinc oxide, if it relieves you, could be used as a precaution before wearing the mask.

Moisturizing the hands relieves and protects against many germs, which can pass into our body through dry cracked skin. We can treat the dry skin of the hands by applying a moisturizing cream on the hands when the antiseptic dries.

Furthermore, the frequent washing and disinfection of hands can also cause or worsen a pre-existing dermatitis. A moisturizer or a mild steroid ointment can solve the problem.

The modern science of beauty has many suggestions and mainly solutions in matters of health and renewal of the skin but also of the aesthetic image of the face and the areas that the mask leaves uncovered.

The experienced scientific team of Facemed can inform you about the treatments that can give you health and rejuvenate the skin from the "fatigue" or the skin lesions caused by the protective mask. Such treatments include the deep cleansing of the face, the hydrafacial and the mesotherapy of the face!