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Contact dermatitis due to masks and respirators during COVID-19 pandemic: What we should know and what we should do.
Di Altobrando, Ambra; La Placa, Michelangelo; Neri, Iria; Piraccini, Bianca Maria; Vincenzi, Colombina.
  • Di Altobrando A; Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, Division of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • La Placa M; Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, Division of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Neri I; Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, Division of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Piraccini BM; Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, Division of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Vincenzi C; Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, Division of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Dermatol Ther ; 33(6): e14528, 2020 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-917742
ABSTRACT
Given the current lack of a therapeutic vaccine for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), preventive measures including mask wearing are crucial in slowing the transmission of cases. However, prolonged wearing of protective respirators, medical and fabric masks can easily generate excessive sweating, moisture and friction. Closed and warm environments heighten the skin's permeability and sensitivity to physical or chemical irritants, leading to chronic cumulative irritant contact dermatitis or, rarely, even allergic contact dermatitis. Although not representing a life-threatening condition, contact dermatitis can have a significant impact on emergency management, as it is potentially able to reduce work performance and create emotional discomfort due to the involvement of evident body areas. To minimize the skin breakdown, adherence to standards on wearing protective and safe equipments and avoidance of overprotection should be performed. At the same time, some measures of skin care are recommended. Here, we offer some tips on how to prevent and manage contact dermatitis due to masks not only in health care workers, but also in the general population during this COVID-19 outbreak.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Dermatitis, Occupational / Skin Care / Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Inhalation Exposure / Dermatitis, Contact / Facial Dermatoses / N95 Respirators / COVID-19 / Masks Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Dermatol Ther Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Dth.14528

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Dermatitis, Occupational / Skin Care / Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Inhalation Exposure / Dermatitis, Contact / Facial Dermatoses / N95 Respirators / COVID-19 / Masks Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Dermatol Ther Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Dth.14528