Masks are essential for COVID‐19 prevention, but recently they were suggested to modify
cutaneous facial microenvironment and trigger facial dermatoses. To evaluate mask‐related …

Background Acne vulgaris commonly affects adults, adolescents, and preadolescents aged
9 years or older. Objective The objective of this study was to provide evidence-based …

Hot and humid countries such as Indonesia have a higher prevalence of acne vulgaris (AV).
The activity of skin microbes, not only Cutibacterium acnes, contribute to the formation of AV …

Skin is an organ with a dynamic ecosystem that harbours pathogenic and commensal
microbes, which constantly communicate amongst each other and with the host immune …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Thymus× citriodorus (Pers.) Schreb. is an interspecific
hybrid between Thymus pulegioides and Thymus vulgaris, known for its pharmacological …

Background Mask use can lead to facial dermatoses due to factors, such as hyperhydration,
seborrhea, high humidity caused by sweating, and the occlusive effect of the mask. Aim We …

Objectives Mask usage has increased over the last few years due to the COVID-19
pandemic, resulting in a mask shortage. Furthermore, their prolonged use causes skin …

The widespread use of face masks and personal protective equipment during the COVID-19
pandemic and advent of “mask acne” has been largely overlooked in current literature. The …

Patients with mild-to-moderate acne are frequently colonized by Staphylococcus aureus on
their skin, which alters microenvironmental skin conditions and exacerbates disease …

Background Post-adolescent acne is a common skin disease faced by adults. However,
whether air pollution (AP) serves as a risk factor for post-adolescent acne remains elusive …