Acne covered by masks may be related to folliculitis, acne and other diseases, and patients are advised to take general treatment, medication and other ways to improve.
1. Folliculitis: If you wear a mask for a long time, it may lead to excessive sweating and lack of air permeability, which may easily induce folliculitis. Patients are advised to reduce wearing masks, and follow the doctor’s instructions to use topical mupirocin, erythromycin and other antibiotic ointments, which have anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects.
2. Acne: wearing a mask for a long time may also induce acne. Patients are advised to keep the local area clean and breathable, and can use topical benzoyl peroxide, adapalene gel, fusidic acid cream and other medications, which can regulate keratinization, dissolve acne, and reduce inflammatory reactions. If necessary, it can be combined with oral doxycycline, minocycline, isotretinoin and other drugs.
It is recommended that patients go to a regular hospital, clear cause of the disease with the doctor standardized treatment, the specific use of drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions.