Changes in skin wrinkles and pores due to long‐term mask wear

Minhye, Park; Kim, Hongbi; Kim, Su Yeon; Lee, Juseon; Kim, Sungeun; Byun, Ji Won; Hwang-Bo, Jeon; Park, Keun Hyung

doi:10.1111/srt.13019

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“…We confirmed that using moisturizer while wearing the mask for a long time helps in reducing skin wrinkles and pores. 19 The result showed that the long‐term use of moisturizer helps skin condition. Nevertheless, the number of participants with skin conditions caused by wearing masks is increasing.…”

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The effects of wearing a face mask and of subsequent moisturizer use on the characteristics of sensitive skin

Yoo¹,

Kim²,

Han

et al. 2022

Skin Research and Technology

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Background COVID‐19 is a serious respiratory disease, and wearing masks has become essential in daily life. Nevertheless, the number of people complaining of skin problems caused by wearing masks is increasing. Therefore, we investigated the characteristics of changes in sensitive skin caused by wearing a mask. Materials and methods Twenty healthy Korean women with sensitive skin participated in this study. To determine any skin‐related changes caused by mask‐wearing, we evaluated redness, hydration, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and moisture at 2.5 mm below the surface before and 4 h after wearing a Korea Filter 94 mask. In addition, we tested whether applying a moisturizer for 30 min after mask removal could reverse any mask‐induced changes. Results Skin redness and TEWL were significantly increased at 4 h after wearing a mask ( p < 0.05), otherwise skin hydration and the 2.5 mm moisture were significantly decreased ( p < 0.05). After applying the moisturizer, skin redness and TEWL were significantly decreased compared to their values 4 h after wearing masks ( p < 0.05), whereas skin hydration and the 2.5 mm moisture were significantly increased ( p < 0.05). Moreover, after applying the moisturizer, skin redness and TEWL were significantly reduced compared to the pre‐masking baseline ( p < 0.05), whereas skin hydration was significantly increased ( p < 0.05); the 2.5 mm moisture showed no significant change. Conclusion We observed that wearing masks causes physiological changes in sensitive skin, whereas applying a moisturizer after removing the mask improved skin conditions.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The effects of wearing a face mask and of subsequent moisturizer use on the characteristics of sensitive skin

Yoo¹,

Kim²,

Han

et al. 2022

Skin Research and Technology

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Section: Facial Skin Hygienementioning

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“…3,7 Furthermore, in an analysis of mask wearing in which participants moisturized one side of their face and not the other, moisturization significantly reduced detrimental effects on skin quality markers, such as wrinkling and skin-pore area. 66 Prophylactic moisturizer application immediately prior to donning a face mask is still somewhat controversial because it could interfere with the seal of the mask. A small study of N95 use following the application of a bland emollient or silicone barrier cream found no impact on the seal.…”

Section: Facial Skin Hygienementioning

confidence: 99%

Skin care and hygiene among healthcare professionals during and after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

et al. 2021

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The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic has necessitated enhanced protection against viral transmission among healthcare professionals, particularly relating to handwashing and personal protective equipment. Some of these requirements may persist for years to come. They bring associated concerns around skin hygiene and general care, with damage to the face and hands now a well-documented consequence among healthcare professionals. This review assesses optimal skin care during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic and in the “new normal” that will follow, identifies current knowledge gaps, and provides practical advice for the clinical setting. Regular, systematic hand cleaning with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub (containing 60%–90% ethanol or isopropyl alcohol) remains essential, although the optimal quantity and duration is unclear. Gloves are a useful additional barrier; further studies are needed on preferred materials. Moisturization is typically helpful and has proven benefits in mitigating damage from frequent handwashing. It may be best practiced using an alcohol-based hand rub with added moisturizer and could be particularly important among individuals with pre-existing hand dermatoses, such as psoriasis and eczema. Face moisturization immediately prior to donning a mask, and the use of dressings under the mask to reduce friction, can be helpful dermatologically, but more work is required to prove that these actions do not affect seal integrity. Nonetheless, such measures could play a role in institutional plans for mitigating the dermatologic impact of transmission control measures as we exit the pandemic.

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“…2 Before COVID‐19, PPE was often worn for occupational needs, such as in health care workers (HCWs); however, currently, most members of society are wearing PPE in their daily lives. Accordingly, studies of side effects 3 , 4 , 5 to skin caused by wearing a mask, related research areas such as changes in skin characteristics due to wearing a mask, 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 and studies on the effects of face masks on the general public, not HCW, 6 , 10 are also expanding.…”

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Effects of one year of daily face mask wearing on the skin during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

Park

Han

Yeon

et al. 2022

Skin Research and Technology

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Background As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) continues, the long‐term daily use of masks is increasing. A full year includes the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Skin may have been affected by the seasons and further affected by the use of masks. In a previous study, we confirmed the short‐term and 6‐month effects of wearing face masks. In this study, we investigated how certain characteristics of the skin change when wearing a mask for 1 year. Furthermore, we compared skin covered by the mask (mask‐skin zone) to skin that was not covered. Materials and methods The participants were 18 healthy adults (8 men; 10 women) who were asked to wear masks in their daily lives from June 2020 to June 2021. During this period, participants’ skin characteristics, such as trans‐epidermal water loss, skin hydration, skin elasticity, skin keratin amount, skin pore area, skin temperature, skin redness, and skin color, were measured five times. Results Trans‐epidermal water loss, skin keratin amount, skin pore area, skin color, and skin elasticity changed significantly during the year. Furthermore, trans‐epidermal water loss, skin hydration, skin keratin amount, skin pore area, and skin color were significantly different between the mask‐wearing and non‐mask‐wearing areas of the face. Conclusion The skin characteristics of the mask‐skin zone can be affected by long‐term wearing of a face mask under lifestyle and environmental conditions. During the COVID‐19 pandemic, skin care for the mask‐skin zone is also necessary for people who do not wear masks on a daily basis.

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Changes in skin wrinkles and pores due to long‐term mask wear

Cited by 12 publications

References 20 publications

The effects of wearing a face mask and of subsequent moisturizer use on the characteristics of sensitive skin

The effects of wearing a face mask and of subsequent moisturizer use on the characteristics of sensitive skin

Skin care and hygiene among healthcare professionals during and after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

Effects of one year of daily face mask wearing on the skin during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

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