As the weather turns cooler in September, all industries are resuming work one after another, and more and more people need to get out of the house, but the epidemic is not over yet, so we can't let down our guard at all. Wearing masks for a long time throughout the day, various skin problems will come one after another.
Dr. Hu Yunfeng, Deputy Chief Physician of the Department of Dermatology of the First Hospital of Jinan University, gives you tips for possible problems.
Indentation
Due to wearing masks for a long time, the skin tissues of cheekbones, nose, cheeks and behind the ears are prone to redness, swelling, pressure wounds and skin breakage due to pressure and friction.
Solutions: Choose a suitable type of mask, such as headgear that can reduce the friction and pressure on the skin behind the ear; you can relieve the pressure with external force, such as milk handheld straps; apply emollients and use products such as liquid glue; after the skin is slightly broken, you can use erythromycin ointment, growth factor gel, etc. to promote repair.
Allergy
Contact dermatitis to non-woven fabric, metal clips, rubber bands and other mask materials, or the use of substandard masks.
Solution: Allergies are important for prevention. Allergic people, before wearing should understand the mask material, avoid allergic ingredients, while avoiding the use of shoddy products. When the mask is wet, replace the mask in time.
Boring acne
Wearing a mask for a long time, the facial skin will always be in an occlusive and humid environment, which is like a breeding ground for bacteria. For those who have long-standing skin-based problems, this special period is more likely to produce occlusions and acne than usual.
Solutions: shorten the wearing time and increase the frequency of replacement, keep the inside of the mask as clean as possible; strengthen the skin moisturizing work to promote skin repair.
Finally, Hu Yunfeng reminded that wearing a mask for a long time is not harmless to the skin. Wearing a mask can effectively block UV radiation, which is the easiest way to avoid it for people who are prone to spots.
