Tight-Fitting N95 Masks Are Leaving Medical Workers with ...
The skin can tolerate a lot, but the impact of high moisture and friction can simply be a recipe for disaster, notes board-certified dermatologist Erum Ilyas, M.D. "When you take friction, add humidity and time, and throw in a little sweat from wearing so much protective gear, you get the perfect storm for irritation leading to breakdown with the potential for bruising and discoloration," she ...