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What to do when wearing a “mask” and getting “acne-rash”?

Dermatologists point out skin problems that may occur when wearing a mask

The Department of Medical Services, by the Institute of Dermatology, points out skin problems that may occur when it is necessary to wear a mask during the Covid outbreak, เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา along with recommendations on how to wear a mask correctly and how to behave when skin problems occur from wearing a mask.

How to wear a mask correctly?

Dr. Somsak Arkhansilp, Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, revealed that during the COVID-19 outbreak, face masks are a necessity that we all must use to prevent infection and the spread of the virus. 

The correct way to wear a mask is:

  1. The mask should not be too loose or too tight. 
  2. You should choose it that fits snugly on your face and covers all parts of your nose, cheeks, and chin. There should be no leakage around it and skin. Wearing it under your nose does not prevent infection. 

However, wearing a it can cause skin problems, such as dermatitis around the ear loops, facial inflammation caused by irritation, acne from skin rubbing against it, and heat rash, etc.

Facial skin problems after using a face mask

Skin inflammation problem around the ear loops 

Dr. Mingkwan Wichaidit, Director of the Institute of Dermatology, Department of Medical Services, added that the problem of dermatitis around the ear loops is an irritation from friction and sweat, similar to facial skin. You should choose a it that fits snugly, not too tight or too loose. Currently, there are devices to help prevent the ear loops from being too tight. It is recommended to use additional options.