Face masks can damage the skin – can help!
While the Coronavirus pandemic have increased, many people face masks to wear. This can lead to skin irritation and rashes in the face. A Dermatologist gives you tips on how to irritation avoid, and how these complaints can be treated.
Dr. Dawn Davis, a dermatologist at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the United States. In a recent article, the skin expert explains how skin problems can be prevented or treated, can occur while Wearing mouth-nose protection masks.
How does the skin irritation when you wear a Mask?
“People get increasingly skin irritation on the nose bridge, behind the ears and under the chin,” explains Dr. Davis. The be done, in part, by natural wear and tear, and partly due to the narrow concerns of the mask, whereby the skin literally is being strangled. The masks loose, neither to, nor to sit tight. Especially in the case of people suffering from skin diseases such as acne, rosacea, or psoriasis, could cause an increase in complaints.
Zinc oxide can help
Dr. Davis recommends the use of zinc oxide. “It has very good anti-inflammatory properties,” emphasizes the dermatologist. Affected can back a thin layer of the ointment on the nose, behind the ears or under the chin can muster – these are the Places where the mask rubs the most. Not Sent to serve as a barrier against the friction, reduces the protection effect of the mask.
The right care
Davis, according to the first step in the prevention and treatment of skin irritation, is, after Washing and Swabbing of the face is a hypoallergenic moisturizing cream to apply. The facial moisturizer should be applied the second time, a thicker layer should be applied.
Vinegar treatment for skin problems in face
In order to get the skin problems, recommended by the skin expert treatment with vinegar. For this purpose a teaspoon of vinegar in a small bowl with warm water and a washcloth soak in it. The rag and then about 15 minutes on the irritated areas of the skin put. “Repeat that, if possible, two to three times a day, and you will find that this humidifying method is very helpful,” emphasizes the dermatologist. (vb)