Why do I get a rash when I wear a face mask?

Face masks protect us against the coronavirus, but they also prevent the skin from breathing freely. Pimples and inflammations develop just in a place where they are clearly visible (this is also known as maskne). Don't keep walking around with it. With the right preparations, a dermatologist help you reduce acne quickly and prevent it from expanding.

Until a good year ago, we only knew face masks from doctors' offices. Most of us had never worn it before. That suddenly changed. From one day to the next, it was vitally important to wear a face mask when you came into contact with others. Because teleworking or homeschooling was not always possible, many adults and teenagers were required to wear the mask for a full day. The result is that the skin under the mask inflamed and acne mechanics formed (one of the different types of acne).

Acne mechanics

Acne mechanics isn't new. Those who have to wear protective suits for professional reasons can suffer from it, just like athletes who sweat for long periods of time in tight-fitting clothing. Sweating disrupts sebum production and creates plugs under the skin. The skin irritates and inflames even more. The skin next to the inflamed skin becomes infected and the process starts again. For example, acne spreads over the area under the face mask, also known as maskne.

How to treat masks?

Is there nothing left to do but wait for the masks to be taken off again? Fortunately, no. The dermatologist knows the right preparations for this acne to reduce significantly or even make it disappear altogether. Always cleanse the skin with mild acne cleansers and ask dermatologist for advice. The skin specialist will always give you customized advice. Definitely don't start fiddling with the red bumps or pimples yourself. This will only make it worse!

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