Frequency of acne formation with usage of face masks and its associated factors

Face mask and acne

Authors

  • Saima Zainab Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College Karachi
  • Sana Najib Ashraf
  • Umaima Rafiq
  • Aneeta Khoso

Keywords:

face mask, acne, maskne, surgical mask, o-zone, acne mechanic

Abstract

Objective To determine the frequency of acne formation with usage of face masks among health care workers and to determine factors associated with acne formation in relation to usage of face masks.   Methods This was a cross sectional study, conducted in a tertiary care hospital. Study participants were 191 healthcare workers in different categories. Data was obtained on face mask related factors and acne development or exacerbation. Chi Square test was applied to see the relationship between acne formation and usage of face masks.   Results Among the participants 70% were female and 30% were male. Surgical mask were the most common type of mask used by them. On average the duration of mask use was 6 to 12hrs/day and majority was using facemasks for more than 6 weeks. Among the participants 20% of those experienced acne at O-Zone of face.   Conclusion There is an association of acne formation at O-zone of the face and duration of mask usage per day among healthcare workers.  

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2024-05-06

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Zainab S, Najib Ashraf S, Rafiq U, Khoso A. Frequency of acne formation with usage of face masks and its associated factors: Face mask and acne. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2024May6 [cited 2025Feb.8];34(1):111-6. Available from: https://jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/2446

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