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Facial Dermatoses Associated With Mask-Wearing in the COVID-19 Era: A Nationwide, Cross-Sectional, Multicenter,
Myoung Eun Choi1, Woo Jin Lee1, Joo Yeon Ko2
1Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Annals of Dermatology
|April 5, 2024
Summary
Mask-wearing significantly worsened or caused new facial dermatoses in 75.9% of patients. Factors like mask duration and gender influenced specific conditions such as acne and rosacea.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Daily mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted facial skin health.
- Facial dermatoses prevalence increased due to prolonged mask usage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of mask-wearing habits on various facial dermatoses.
- To identify factors associated with mask-induced skin conditions.
Main Methods:
- A nationwide, observational, questionnaire-based survey was conducted in Korea.
- Data collected from 1,958 patients across 20 hospitals between July and August 2021.
Main Results:
- 75.9% of patients experienced aggravated or new-onset facial dermatoses from mask use.
- Acne, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis showed distinct patterns of aggravation and associated factors.
- Factors included mask duration, gender, age, and specific facial areas affected.
Conclusions:
- The clinical features and aggravating factors for facial dermatoses vary by skin condition.
- Understanding these differences is crucial for managing mask-associated skin issues.
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