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Wear a mask, but take steps to prevent ‘maskne’, skin problems: Winnipeg dermatologist
‘Maskne’ — How to prevent acne and other skin problems caused by face masks “That being said, with the situation we’re in with the pandemic, I think we can all agree that the benefit from wearing the masks outweighs what we’re seeing on the skin.“What we’re advising people is to wear the masks, wear them well, and wear them appropriately — but take care of the skin.”Wiseman said she recommends people choose reusable cotton masks and wash them often, or go with disposable masks that can be changed on a regular basis.People should think of their masks, she said, as being like underwear — something that needs to be changed and washed regularly.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“It’s against their