Answers to questions about wearing a mask
Problem a: facial skin appears indentation, break skin
Causes:
Wear a mask for a long time, skin tissue compression, friction and mechanical damage. Common parts are the cheekbones, cheeks, behind the ears in contact with the mask binding, and the bridge of the nose in contact with the mask shaping.
Prevention:
1. Wear a suitable elastic mask. For the majority of the neighborhood, generally wear disposable surgical masks when low risk exposure. An earless mask, such as a bandage, can also reduce friction and pressure on the skin behind the ear.
2. The wearing time should not be too long. If sanitary conditions permit, take off the mask for 2-3 hours or change the position of the mask appropriately to reduce local pressure.
3. Emollients can be applied locally before wearing to reduce the irritation caused by friction on the edge of the mask.
Problem 2: erythema, papules, itching and other allergic phenomena
Causes:
1. The materials of the mask, such as non-woven fabric, metal clips, rubber bands, etc., will cause allergies and contact dermatitis for a small number of people.
2. The use of substandard masks, fake materials may stimulate skin allergies when wearing.
3. It has been worn for a long time, or the skin barrier is damaged due to excessive cleaning. The humidity in the mask can easily breed bacteria, which can cause redness, swelling, itching and so on.
Prevention:
Allergic constitution person, before wearing should understand the mask material, avoid allergic ingredients, and avoid using shoddy products. Change the mask when it is wet.