Maskne
Maskne During Covid UNDERSTANDING THE TRIGGERS This type of acne comes from constant friction, rubbing, pressure and occlusion, and is usually localized to the areas covered by the mask or face shield. Occlusion from the mask leads to trapped sweat, oil, debris and makeup that congests the follicles. Hyperkeratinization, which triggers a slow down in cellular renewal, makes for a favourable environment for anaerobic bacteria. Stress from the pandemic or the economy … Read more