Once you make it past your teens and twenties, you may think your struggles with acne are finally over. The reality is each phase of life comes with new challenges and, unfortunately, some of them carry over from one phase into the next. As many 22% of women aged 26 to 44 experience adult acne.
Though acne can affect people at any age, there are certain conditions that can increase your risk. Even with daily skin care, factors like chronic stress and wearing tight-fitting clothing can contribute to breakouts.
In the midst of the pandemic, these conditions have become common. Masks have been identified as one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, wearing a mask for long periods of time can lead to a new problem – mask-related acne or “maskne.”
What is Maskne and What Causes It?Maskne, the nickname given to mask-related acne, is not a new thing. Dr. Amy Kassouf, the dermatologist for the Cleveland Clinic, says it has always been an issue for professionals who wear a mask regularly at work. Kassouf suggests, however, that both the incidence and awareness of it has increased over the past few months now that mask use has risen among the general public.
Acne develops when the hair follicles become plugged with oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells.
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