Regardless of whether it is an FFP2 mask or an everyday mask made of fabric: Those who have to wear the face mask frequently often have skin problems.
Find out what you can do about it here.
Pimples, redness, skin irritation: the mask requirement is a burden on our skin.
Especially people who have to wear the mouth and nose covers regularly and for long periods of time often suffer from poor skin in the mouth area.
The microclimate under the protective masks is far too moist for our skin, as it is called on the website of the Kassel “Dermatologist's Practice in the Front West”.
Lots of fresh air is good for irritated facial skin,
but the following tips from professionals also help with blemishes, itching, redness and inflammation.
FFP masks *, surgical masks or everyday masks made of fabric rub against the face of the wearer.
Breathing air also builds up under the mask and ensures a moist environment -
a good breeding ground for germs.
Wearing masks can make Dr.
According to Ulrike Beiteke, senior physician at the Dortmund Dermatology Clinic, they can also cause allergic and toxic-irritative skin reactions: “On the one hand, as an allergy to mask components and, on the other hand, as a result of incorrect or excessive treatment of skin changes”, according to an information flyer from the Dortmund Clinic.
Beiteke recommends the following rules of conduct to keep the
skin healthy despite the mask:
Make sure you clean your
skin regularly with mild washing substances
: "Basically, facial
cleansing
twice a day with lukewarm water, if necessary with the addition of pH-neutral, fragrance-free cleansing products," says specialist in dermatology Ulrike Beiteke.
No lengthy cleaning procedures
: If you use too many lotions and creams, you risk irritation and reddening of the face.
Above all, avoid cleaning products that contain alcohol or that have a disinfectant effect, as these are particularly irritating to the skin.
Let air on your skin
: the more fresh air that gets on your skin, the better.
Therefore, give your skin a break from masking as often as possible.
Change your mask regularly
: There are a few bacteria in masks that you have worn several times.
Many of them are part of the healthy skin flora, but they also contain oral flora bacteria.
Germs particularly love a moist environment such as in a face mask that has been worn for a long time;
Therefore: Change your mask regularly.
Cloth masks can be washed at 60 degrees Celsius, FFP2 masks can be reused up to five times with the clothesline trick.
You should also do without make-up
: Make-up combined with increased sweating under the mask is not a good combination: Under the mask, "the ideal environment for skin infections" would form, according to Hautärzin Beiteke.
Use the right cream
: the lighter the cream you use, the better.
This is the view of dermatologist Marion Moers-Carpi in an interview with the editorial network Germany: "Basically, I advise light formulations - instead of a rich cream, use a light moisturizing cream."
The cream should be applied thinly about half an hour before putting on the mask.
(jg)
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More sources: https://www.hautarztpraxis-kassel.de/news/richtige-hautpflege-bei-maskenpflicht/
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