Staying healthy has been a priority for many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, but how much have you thought about keeping your skin healthy?
Dr. Donna Jubin opened Bella Sante MD Cosmetic and Laser Clinic in Saskatoon 14 years ago. Many of her patients have had similar issues in recent months.
Excessive hand washing and using hand sanitizer can dry out skin. “Rashes especially the breakdown of the skin on the hands has been huge for our patients and for all people,” Jubin said.
Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) has caused some skin issues as well. “Some people have already had a pre-existing condition of dry skin or predisposed to eczema, and now that they’re wearing gloves on a regular basis and handwashing, it’s breaking down