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'Maskne' Is Real, Abingdon Dermatologist Says

To combat "maskne," dermatologists suggest proper hydration, keeping makeup off the skin that is covered and washing face coverings.

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“We’re seeing a lot of new cases of patients coming in with new-onset acne who have never had acne before,” said Dr. Sarah Cannon of Cannon Dermatology on Tollgate Road.
“We’re seeing a lot of new cases of patients coming in with new-onset acne who have never had acne before,” said Dr. Sarah Cannon of Cannon Dermatology on Tollgate Road. (WJZ)

ABINGDON, MD — Masks are now a part of our everyday lives. For some people, what’s underneath the mask is giving them issues they’ve never had before.

It’s not what our skin is used to, having a piece of material covering a majority of our face, trapping moisture and bacteria against our skin.

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