Skin Conditions in Mask-induced Acne, Acne Vulgaris, and Non-acne Patients with Chronic Mask Usage: A Cross-sectional Comparative Study
Y. Sanjeeva Kumar Reddy, Daisy Ahluwalia, Niti Khunger, Dabet Rynga & Abhishek Lachyan · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024
Background: Chronic skin occlusion during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes in skin moisture and sebum composition, disrupting the skin’s barrier function and leading to an imbalance in skin microflora. This can aggravate acne or lead to the development of new acne le...
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10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i8365