We all dream of a flawless clear face when we look at the mirror. Not all of us have it, but few are born perfect, and others wake up hoping they don’t see the bumpy head on the face. Simply mean, mascne! Let’s know more about how to treat face mascne.
Well, it’s familiar to us about acne but wondering what this new term is? Let’s focus on this! Due to covid-19 restrictions, it is generous to wear a mask to restrain the spread of the virus but what’s causing the mascne is the mask itself.
The continuous action of wearing a mask or a cloth is causing thee to appear in the face. That surprisingly has given acne a name called “mascne.” Fascinating, isn’t it? But a concern also!
The point of spreading awareness about it is not to stop the use of masks. Introduce you to the practices to resolve the issue. The culprit to this can be us or the mask itself. Sometimes the nature of the phenomenon can be a reason too.
Do you wonder how it is claimed? The reason for it to be us is not washing the mask or over-brushing it with detergent. And what’s on the mask? The materials in the mask can leave traces on the skin to which it is negatively reacting!
Inevitably, the irritation to the skin due to continuous wearing and the pores causing breakouts on the skin.
What happens to the bacteria in the mouth? It is trapped in the mask as the microbiome can attack even a few germs; a gamut of rashes forms behind the mask. The concern is not the mask or the acne; and it’s the rashes!
Our mouth and nose both have different bacteria. When we exhale and inhale the same air, the skin in the mask region is exposed to the humid breath of bacteria that can multiply and do worse on the skin.
Well, like every other thing in the world has solutions, so does this! As long as it is not the end of the world.
The measure must start right from you:
- Say no to makeup on the lower surface of the face! Meaning in the mouth region at these times at least should be avoided from makeup.
- A complete no to moisturizers. And, of course, chemical exfoliators can help in removing acne but not when you overdo it.
- Try giving some fresh air by removing the mask when alone that can kill the accumulated bacteria.
- Use face wash such as Neutrogena or Cetaphil can work to act on the bacteria. So try washing your face often.
- Use disposable or washable face masks with a light detergent to clean them regularly after use.
- Stop touching the beginning and not let the brain act picky on the acne, as touching can worsen the condition.
- Of course, brush regularly, use mouthwash, and floss to avoid adding different bacteria altogether inside the mask.
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Moreover, the medical specialist acknowledged using the cotton mask for daily wear, breathable and soft. Also, one can address that it is breathable by its transparency to the light, and indeed it must not allow the flow of air: meaning, no spaces for the outside air to enter.
How do you treat the face mascne that already exists?
The dermatologist suggests a mask protocol treatment that includes laser facials in the first step as it calms down the skin rashes properly. In the second step, there is cryotherapy anti-inflammatory treatment that acts on acne. When the skin is all fresh-looking, the third step includes high-dose topical lotion helping in improving the skin condition.
Although, even prescribed lotions and creams are effective in treating the skin.
To sum it up
Though the mascnes are pretty frustrating at times to look and irritating too as they destroy the skin, the condition improves over time by taking prevention and acting on it effectively with the ways it controls. Of course, for it to go, it takes time. So, be patient to see the outcomes and protect the skin from the damage by being aware of the new things arising in the pandemic time. Cleansed skin is healthy skin and, when treated well, keeps the bacteria from the area.
Now mascne has arrived, but we never know what more can come our way as we go ahead. Being picky at times when there is news about something spreads the caution to stay aware. At the same time, the concerned sector would develop the best solution to the issue causing troubles at the first place on a priority level.
