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Anyone Else Getting “Mask Rash”?

handygal2 — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:03:57 GMT

I'm not going out very much, so I don't have to wear masks for protection against The Virus too often. But even so, I've been getting what l call "mask rash." It's red pimples on my upper cheeks, right under where the top of the mask hits. I wear woven, all-cotton ones that are shaped, not pleated.

Do any of you have this problem, and if so, what do you do to treat it? I really don't feel like making an appointment with a dermatologist.

Re: Anyone Else Getting “Mask Rash”?

nana59 — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:22:59 GMT

my friend who goes out a lot...always wearing her mask....has mask rash....

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Wsmom — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:29:20 GMT

Mine is flat-out maskne. And I don't wear one very often, wash each time I wear it. I picked up the Lysol laundry sanitizer to see if that will help. I can't imagine how bad it would be if I had to go to work every day and wear one.

Re: Anyone Else Getting “Mask Rash”?

ECBG — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:41:42 GMT

You might try Mederma Cleanser (formerly Aqua Glycolic).

My dermatologist suggested this years ago to me for clogged pores.

After washing my face, I put it on while taking my shower. I work as a professional stylist and haven't had any issues.

Also, the Paula's Choice site has gentle products.

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kitcat51 — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:44:50 GMT

Might be the detergent causing it, try All Free & Clear...it's recommended by Dermatologists & I use it for my sensitive skin. Also Goggle, mask rash remedies for advice. Good Luck @handygal2. Be well.

Re: Anyone Else Getting “Mask Rash”?

Cakers3 — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:47:35 GMT

@handygal2 wrote:
I'm not going out very much, so I don't have to wear masks for protection against The Virus too often. But even so, I've been getting what l call "mask rash." It's red pimples on my upper cheeks, right under where the top of the mask hits. I wear woven, all-cotton ones that are shaped, not pleated.

Do any of you have this problem, and if so, what do you do to treat it? I really don't feel like making an appointment with a dermatologist.

@handygal2 If you are wearing washable masks, it may be detergent residue or reaction to any fabric softener on your face, even if unscented/free and clear.

Facial skin can be more sensitive and thinner so your body skin may not react the same way to detergent and softeners.

I don't have a solution in terms of a product so I hope somebody else can help you.

Re: Anyone Else Getting “Mask Rash”?

DiAnne — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 19:01:44 GMT

I don't go out often but always wear a mask. I keep a package of disposable masks in my car because I find them more comfortable than the cloth ones and often easier for me to breath in.

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KKJ — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 19:04:57 GMT

I do have a small red "mask rash" from wearing a mask. I work in a school so wear one all day everyday. I wear the disposable ones and have a small area below my lip that's red & irritated. I'm a skincare junkie and have applied different serums / creams on it to no avail.

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Wsmom — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 19:07:18 GMT

@ECBG , thanks for that suggestion. I'd totally forgotten my dermatologist recommended the aqua glycolic cleanser probably 20 years ago. Do you just let it set on your face while showering and then rinse?

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Wsmom — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 19:08:16 GMT

My issues started with the disposable masks which is why I switched to the cloth masks.

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ECBG — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 19:14:10 GMT

@Wsmom wrote:
@ECBG , thanks for that suggestion. I'd totally forgotten my dermatologist recommended the aqua glycolic cleanser probably 20 years ago. Do you just let it set on your face while showering and then rinse?

@Wsmom

If it's "shave legs" night, I don't do it. That's too long.

Re: Anyone Else Getting “Mask Rash”?

Wsmom — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 19:39:54 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@Wsmom wrote:
@ECBG , thanks for that suggestion. I'd totally forgotten my dermatologist recommended the aqua glycolic cleanser probably 20 years ago. Do you just let it set on your face while showering and then rinse?
@Wsmom

If it's "shave legs" night, I don't do it. That's too long.

Re: Anyone Else Getting “Mask Rash”?

Mz iMac — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 20:21:04 GMT

@ECBG

Re: Anyone Else Getting “Mask Rash”?

Mz iMac — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 20:25:58 GMT

MAYBE........

If the mask has the color red anywhere on it, it could be the red dye. My tattoo artist told me a lot of people are allergic to red ink and dye. They do not know it till they get a tattoo or wear something on their face that has red ink or dye.

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nikkisaunt1 — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 22:13:58 GMT

I had some mask skin issues. Purity cleanser from Philosophy helped me.

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lovesrecess — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 03:49:11 GMT

My cloth masks are so hot I think that is what caused my rash...Little air getting in or out. I switched to disposable and that has helped. I also wash my face as soon as ai get home, along with my hands. Don’t have the rash any longer...I also am not putting any makeup on my face, just eye makeup since I have to have a mask on to go inside anywhere ( that is very few places). Keeping face clean and without makeup I think has been the best fix.

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agb80 — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 07:43:41 GMT

I've been getting really bad lines on my cheek bone area like pillow creases but on steroids probably because I'm so worried about gaps along the edges, I wear my mask really tight. I've experimented with a lot of different moisturizers too and only recently discovered one that helps immensely and that is the one I can't stand the smell of, it's from It Cosmetics....sorry I don't remember the name but it's in the beige/yellow jar. Anyway, when I use that under my mask, the lines are fairly light and then disappear pretty quickly...so that's the one I will use each time I wear one. The strange thing is I have a huge selection of moisturizers and anti aging and anti wrinkle creams from Peter Thomas Roth and from Strivectin. I was shocked that those didn't work for me. I also have Josie Maran's Face Butter as well as her Milk and Argan Oil. So, it came as a total shock to me that what worked was It Cosmetics anti aging stuff sorry can't remember the name in that beigey/yellow jar. It's the winner I guess. How weird is that!

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ninjawife — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 09:58:44 GMT

I had been getting a rash- not acne around my mouth. I wore no foundation. I put on my moisturizer with sunscreen all over my face and Destin diaper cream around my mouth. That helped a lot but what made it completely go away was when I started using Smart Mouth mouthwash that contains zinc and it completely eliminates bacteria in the mouth for 12 hours. My rash is now completely gone.

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Caaareful Shopper — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 11:39:41 GMT

@nikkisaunt1 wrote:
I had some mask skin issues. Purity cleanser from Philosophy helped me.

@nikkisaunt1 I agree. Thankfully, I don't get any skin issues wearing my mask, and I wear one every day, even to just walk my dog. I use Purity to wash my face, so I also hand-wash all of my masks in Purity as well.

It's the same theory I have for washing my makeup brushes (which haven't been in much use lately). I always wash my makeup brushes in Purity, not some brush cleaner or brush spray.

Re: Anyone Else Getting “Mask Rash”?

handygal2 — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 19:30:27 GMT

Thank you all for your replies.