Rough skin suddenly increases with a mask The number of patients increases nearly 20 times! ? June 24, 15:56
As the chances of wearing a mask increase due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the number of people who see a medical institution due to rough skin around the mouth and cheeks is rapidly increasing.
According to several dermatology clinics in Tokyo, many people have more opportunities to wear masks, and since spring this year, the number of patients who are going to see a doctor for symptoms such as rough skin is rapidly increasing. ..
Among these, at the Yoyogi Uehara Dermatology Clinic in Shibuya, Tokyo, 118 people were seeing rough skin due to masks from March to 23 this year, compared with 6 people at the same time last year compared to 6 people. It is said that it has nearly doubled.
Symptoms include rough skin around the mouth and cheeks and acne, as well as the fact that the mask string hits the ear and hurts.
Although the detailed cause is unknown, it is thought that the skin is rubbed and stuffy, which causes exfoliation of the keratin and hardening of the skin, leading to rough skin.
As a countermeasure, it is important to select a mask made of the material that suits you best and to avoid strong skin care. If the symptoms are severe, I would like you to see a medical institution.
Chiyo Takeo, director of the Yoyogi Uehara Dermatology Clinic, said, ``I have to wear it for a long time, so I want to use a simple skin care if I have a good mask and a good mask for myself, and if my skin is rough.'' It was.
"Skin care" and "moisturizing" to prevent rough skin
What should I do to prevent rough skin?
We asked Chikage Takeo, director. The key points are "skin care" and "moisturizing" that do not irritate rough and weakened skin.
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When washing your face gently with hot water, it is also effective to wash it gently with your hands and only with hot water without using face wash.
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If the lotion is stained with a simple method, we recommend simply moisturizing it with cream or vaseline. For more effective moisturizing, apply the cream on the forehead, cheeks, and chin, and gently apply it along the forehead and cheeks sideways and along the crease line from top to bottom.
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It is important to choose a mask that suits you.You can wear not only non-woven fabrics but also materials such as cloth and urethane, or those with wide strings so that your ears do not hurt. If you have a hard time, you should consider wearing a face shield.
Even on Twitter, "Rough skin is stressful"
There are many posts on Twitter about rough skin caused by wearing a mask.
"Summer masks get damp and my face gets rough!" or "I can't get rid of my house because I've been wearing a mask for a long time, and I don't want to leave my house." It may be stressful".
Also, even if you have a feeling that you want to remove your mask due to rough skin, such as “Itchy. There was also a reaction to see the situation.