Abstract
COVID-19 pandemic has caused mask-related skin problems on health-care professions, yet very few studies have investigated the prevalence in oriental general population. To investigate the prevalence of mask-related adverse skin reactions in Orientals, to explore psychological influence, to identify risk factors for mask-related acne exacerbation. We performed a survey through social media. Participant demographics, skin condition before and after COVID-19, and the influence of adverse skin on social-psychological conditions were collected. We compared characteristics between individuals with or without acne exacerbation, and we performed a logistic regression to identify risk factors. Six hundred and six participants (62.3%) responded the survey and 23.3% complained their facial acnes become exacerbated since COVID-19. The social-psychological impact of acnes is more prevalent in women. Risk factors for mask-related acne exacerbation were occupation as health-care workers (OR=1.861, p=0.027), prolonged wearing of N95 masks (OR=3.167, p=0.001), and touching of acnes (OR=2.65, p=0.002). Sex, pre-existed acnes, and prolonged wearing time per day are also associated with acne exacerbation. Mask-related adverse skin reactions are common in Orientals, and could lead to negative social-psychological effects.
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