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Record 1 2021-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Epidermis and Dermis
DEF

Acne mechanica caused by wearing a mask or a face covering.

CONT

What causes mask-related acne? Wearing masks regularly can sometimes increase sweating, and with that comes the risk of your skin becoming more oily, which can clog pores and cause blemishes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Épiderme et derme
DEF

Acné mécanique causée par le port du masque ou du couvre-visage.

Key term(s)
  • masquné

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Epidermis y dermis
CONT

Término surgido de la contracción de mascarilla + acné, el mascné hace referencia, por tanto, a la alteración de la piel en forma de granitos o rozadoras debido al uso prolongado de las mascarillas.

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