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ITCHING, erythema, peeling of the skin, acne, sweat. A difficult coexistence, the one between masks and summer. And if compared to the Covid emergency, the discomfort of keeping nose and mouth covered despite the heat is a truly negligible side effect (especially considering the benefits deriving from the use of the mask on infections), the effects on the skin are there. Many now call that dermatitis that appeared on the face in recent months “Maskne”, or mask acne.
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