Abstract
This study studied post-covid healthcare workers' acne vulgaris rates after prolonged face mask use. Methodology: Rawal Institute of Health Sciences Islamabad conducted this cross-sectional study from July 1, 2021, to June 31, 2022. 196 health staff wore masks having no allergies or dermatoses. Dermatologists rated acne according to GAGS (Global Acne Severity System). Skin type, acne history, comedogenic skin care products, acne area, and severity were noted. Counted acne vulgaris. IBM SPSS 25 used chi square test to correlate acne with gender, rank, past acne, and mask type. Results: 32.40±7.5 years for 196. 83 (42.3%) men, 113 (57.7%) women. 95 (48.5%) docs, 61 (31.1%) nurses, 21 (10.7%) aides, 19 (9.7%) paramedics. 94 (48%). 91 (46.4%) used N95 masks and 93 (47.4%) medical masks. 109 (55.6%) wore masks for 5-10 hours, 67 (34.2%) for >10, and 20 (10.2%) for <5. 62 (31.6%) had acne. N95 mask use affected acne, not gender (p<0.05). Conclusion: Mask-wearing healthcare workers have acne vulgaris regardless of gender. N95 masks cause acne.
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