Maskne and red scarring. What has worked for you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think you have contact dermatitis and are overtreating it. Try this on a Friday night (or whenever you can be mask free for a period of time). Put diaper rash on the area and DO NOT TOUCH for several days. Let the skin repair itself. Read up on contact dermatitus. Cortisone might work too. My son had lick contact dermatitis during cold months so we did this around his mouth (had him eat carefully through straws) and by monday the rash was always gone.

I agree but you need to see a dermatologist. There is no “one size fits all” for skin issues. Post your location OP and we can post recs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Curology completely changed my skin for the better. You may need a topical antibiotic to disrupt the bacteria. My formula is tretinoin, clindamycin (antibiotic), and azelaic acid.

+1. I’m an RN and developed HORRIBLE acne from my masks. I started Curology in December, and my skin hasn’t looked this good in years. I have the same formula as the previous poster, and I also use a niacinamide serum in addition.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Curology completely changed my skin for the better. You may need a topical antibiotic to disrupt the bacteria. My formula is tretinoin, clindamycin (antibiotic), and azelaic acid.

+1. I’m an RN and developed HORRIBLE acne from my masks. I started Curology in December, and my skin hasn’t looked this good in years. I have the same formula as the previous poster, and I also use a niacinamide serum in addition.

Which products did you use?

[Anonymous]

I had the same thing and went to dermatologist who put me on a temporary oral antibiotic, adapalene (basically differin) with benzoyl peroxide at night and clydamiacin in the morning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have recently been struggling with significant acne on my chin and cheeks, in the exact spots that my mask frames touch my face. I have been changing my mask frame and mask in the middle of the day, and I clean my mask frames daily, using face cleaner on them and then spraying them with rubbing alcohol before leaving them to dry.

I have a good skin care routine, but nothing seems to be helping to clear up my maskne, nor is anything helping to reduce the red scarring left by the acne.

I have tried multiple cleansers, including gentle ones, and I wash my face three times per day (morning, after work, and at night).

In the morning, after cleansing and using Biologique Recherche P50, I use Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid serums, moisturizer, and sunscreen, though I don't wear sunscreen under my mask. (I also use eye cream and use under eye patches 3-4x/week, but that's unrelated to the acne).

At night, after cleansing and toning, I use retinol, rose hip or Vitamin E oil, and night cream.

I've tried traditional acne spot treatments such as salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and witch hazel, but none have made a difference. I've also tried not using ANY products on my lower cheeks and chin, but that hasn't helped, either.



Does anyone have any advice? What has worked for you?

What do you mean when you say "mask frame"?