Date of Presentation
5-4-2023 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
A 42 year old male health care worker presented with complaints of severe mask related acne vulgaris predominately to the cheeks, chin and nose Here we present the case of a N95 and surgical facial mask use has been a requirement for many occupations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Patient states their current position requires use of an N95 respirator to be worn throughout their shift which can range from 9-14 hours, 6 days per week. Extended daily use of such masks may lead to changes in the skin which can induce irritation and precipitate infection.
Keywords
COVID-19, Acne Vulgaris, N95 Respirators, Personal Protective Equipment, Case Reports, Therapeutics
Disciplines
Dermatology | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Public Health Education and Promotion | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases | Therapeutics
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Dermatology Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons, Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Commons, Therapeutics Commons
Case Report: Facial Mask-Induced Acne ("Maskne")
A 42 year old male health care worker presented with complaints of severe mask related acne vulgaris predominately to the cheeks, chin and nose Here we present the case of a N95 and surgical facial mask use has been a requirement for many occupations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Patient states their current position requires use of an N95 respirator to be worn throughout their shift which can range from 9-14 hours, 6 days per week. Extended daily use of such masks may lead to changes in the skin which can induce irritation and precipitate infection.