Take care of your facial skin

People have been wearing cloth masks for months in places like salons, restaurants, retail stores, and the health care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus by people who do not know they have it. 

Although useful, using a mask for long periods of time can cause chafing of the skin on your nose, chin, cheeks, and behind your ears, and in some cases can cause itchiness or a rash. Wearing a mask in sweaty or damp conditions can lead to acne breakouts and other skin issues.

Adopt good skincare habits. Cleanse your face before the use of a mask and moisturize your face afterward. Look for products that are non comedogenic, which means the product will not clog skin pores.

However, if you tend to have oily skin instead of dry for your face, go for a water-soluble moisturizer. Petrolatum has a tendency to get in the way of the mask's effectiveness, particularly N95 masks used by some health care workers.

Protect the skin against skin injuries caused by pressure or friction from masks with a barrier cream or bandage. A thin layer of zinc oxide can calm and protect the skin. Apply zinc oxide to your nose bridge or behind your ears to treat diaper rash or severely chapped skin.

If wearing a mask causes skin pressure points, you may put a bandage between the skin pressure points and the mask. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about bandages or dressings that provide cooling relief while still conforming to the skin.

Avoid the formation of blisters by keeping them clean and applying antiseptic ointment. Make use of a bandage to cushion the blister in the area around the mask.

Consider treating acne. If you suffer from acne, cleanse your skin frequently and use a water-soluble moisturizer. Your acne treatment products should contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. Don't try to squeeze pimples since this can lead to further inflammation.

Professional healthcare covid-19

Wear masks and wash your hands, as these are important prevention measures against COVID-19. You can also take the steps listed above to protect your skin in the meantime.

Tell your doctor promptly if you get cracked skin that bleeds or blisters that transition into ulcers or become infected. Damaged skin can lead to an infection and may need more than just home care. Treatment may include prescription medicines and skin therapies.