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Facial dermatoses in the general population due to wearing of personal protective masks during the COVID‐19 pandemic: first observations after lockdown

Serena Giacalone, Anna Minuti, Cristina Beatrice Spigariolo, Emanuela Passoni, Gianluca Nazzaro

2020Clinical and Experimental Dermatology65 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Since SARS-COV-2 pandemic began, frontline healthcare workers demonstrated to develop facial dermatoses, such as acne, rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis, secondary to prolonged use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Topics & Concepts

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Pandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Face masksPopulationMedicinePersonal protective equipmentBetacoronavirusDermatologyVirologyOutbreakPathologyEnvironmental healthInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseInfection Control and VentilationRetinal and Optic ConditionsAcne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
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