Flare-up of Rosacea due to Face Mask in Healthcare Workers During COVID-19
Anca Chiriac, Uwe Wollina, Doina Azoicăi
Abstract
COVID-19 (SARS-COV-2) pandemic is associated with aggravation of facial dermatoses caused by professional prophylactic measures, mostly face masks, especially reported in healthcare workers, such as irritant and contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, acne. We present a case of flare-up of rosacea in a nurse working in an Intensive Care Unit for COVID-19 patients, using FFP1 type mask at work and textile or paper mask outside the hospital.
Topics & Concepts
RosaceaCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)DermatologyMedicineSeborrheic dermatitisAcneSkin careHealth careSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)PandemicNursingDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Economic growthPathologyEconomicsAcne and Rosacea Treatments and EffectsVitamin C and Antioxidants ResearchRetinal and Optic Conditions