Effect of face mask on skin characteristics changes during the COVID-19 pandemic

被引：59

作者：

Park, Sae-ra ^{[1
]}

Han, Jiyeon ^{[1
]}

Yeon, Yeong Min ^{[1
]}

Kang, Na Young ^{[1
]}

Kim, Eunjoo ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] AMOREPACIFIC Corp, R&D Ctr, Yongin, South Korea

来源：

SKIN RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY | 2021年 / 27卷 / 04期

关键词：

COVID-19; face mask; perioral area; skin characteristics; skin hydration; skin redness; skin temperature; N95;

D O I：

10.1111/srt.12983

中图分类号：

R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];

学科分类号：

100206 ;

摘要：

Background Previous studies have demonstrated the possibility of adverse effects of prolonged wearing of personal protective equipment in healthcare workers. However, there are a few studies about the effects on skin characteristics after wearing a mask for non-healthcare workers. In this study, we evaluated the dermatologic effects of wearing a mask on the skin over time. Materials and Method Twenty-one healthy men and women participated in the study. All participants wore masks for 6 hours consecutively. Three measurements were taken (a) before wearing the mask, (b) after wearing the mask for 1 hour, and (c) after wearing the mask for 6 hours. Skin temperature, skin redness, sebum secretion, skin hydration, trans-epidermal water loss, and skin elasticity were measured. Results The skin temperature, redness, hydration, and sebum secretion were changed significantly after 1 and 6 hours of wearing a mask. Skin temperature, redness, and hydration showed significant differences between the mask-wearing area and the non-mask-wearing area. Conclusion Mask-wearing conditions and time can change several skin characteristics. In particular, it is revealed that the perioral area could be most affected.

引用

页码：554 / 559

页数：6

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