Is your face mask causing breakouts? Skipping a mask isn’t a good idea right now, but certain steps may help to alleviate any irritation it may cause. A dermatologist explains:
Face masks have become a new way of life - and an important way to reduce the spread of infection. They’re also contributing to “maskne” - breakouts of pimples and clogged pores that form on the chin and lower cheeks after wearing a mask. My patients have been asking me about this common problem every day.
Skipping a mask isn’t a good idea right now, but certain steps may help to alleviate any breakouts it may cause.Healthcare workers, individuals at high risk of infection, and certain others may need to wear a tight-fitting, medical-grade mask. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that the rest of us wear a cotton or other soft cloth face covering to help slow the spread of viruses when we’re out and about.
Get going with a vitamin A cream. A nightly dab of adapalene gel has been proven to shrink and prevent blemishes. This vitamin A-derived ingredient is the most powerful retinoid available without a prescription. Find it in La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel, Differin Gel, or ProactivMD Adapalene Gel 0.1%.
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