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Background. Face masks are indispensable in preventing the spread of COVID-19 transmission. Face mask use can have beneficial and detrimental effects on a person. In this study, participants' faces were observed before and after wearing surgical and cloth masks for 4 hours per day for five consecutive days.
Methods. The research design is experimental.
Results. Thirty-two Trisakti University Faculty of Medicine employees aged 26 to 46 years and 18 men and 14 women, participated in this study. Sociodemographic data and facial examination were assessed at the start and end of the study. The research data obtained the results of p = 0.392.
Conclusion. There is no significant difference between surgical and cloth masks in terms of acne, skin irritation, and redness.
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World Health Organization. Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19. Access from https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/advice-on-the-use-of-masks-in-the-communityduring-home-care-and-in-healthcare-settings-in-the-context-of-the-novel-coronavirus-(2019ncov)-outbreak
Lan J, Song Z, Miao X, Li H, Li Y, et al. Skin damage among health care workers managing coronavirus disease-2019. J Am Acad Dermatol 2020; 82: 1215-1216.
Foo C, Anthony TJ Goon, Yung-Hian Leow, Chee-Leok Goh. Adverse skin reactions to personal protective equipment against severe acute respiratory syndrome- a descriptive study in Singapore. Contact Dermatitis 2006; 55: 291-294.
Centers for disease control and prevention. Consideration for wearing cloth face coverings:help slow the spread of COVID-19. 2020[updated 2020 Apr3;cited 2020, Apr 10]
Techasatian L, Lebsing S, Uppala R, Thaowandee W, Chaiyarit J, Supakunpinyo C, et al. The Effects of the Face Mask on the Skin Underneath: A Prospective Survey During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Prim Care Community Health. 2020. doi:10.1177/2150132720966167
Chaiyabutr C, Sukakul T, Pruksaeakanan C, Thumrongtharadol J, Boonchai W. Adverse skin reactions following different types of mask usage during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2021 Mar;35(3):e176-e178. doi: 10.1111/jdv.17039.
Teo WL. Diagnostic and management considerations for "maskne" in the era of COVID-19. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Feb;84(2):520-521. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.09.063.
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Thatiparthi A, Liu J, Martin A, Wu JJ. Adverse Effects of COVID-19 and Face Masks: A Systematic Review. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2021 Sep; 14(9 Suppl 1): S39–S45.
Mutalik SD, Inamdar AC. Mask-induced psoriasis lesions as Köebner phenomenon during COVID-19 pandemic. Dermatol Ther. 2020.
Desai SR, Kovarik C, Brod B, et al. COVID-19 and personal protective equipment: treatment and prevention of skin conditions related to the occupational use of personal protective equipment. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020;83(2):675–677