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Many of us have been wearing masks since early April. 

But wearing fabric over your mouth and nose can trap bacteria and cause breakouts. The term dermatologists use to describe this is “maskne.”

Two dermatologists join MPR News host Angela Davis to talk about treating and preventing “maskne,” as well as other hair and skin questions.

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Many of us have been wearing masks since early April. But wearing fabric over your mouth and nose can trap bacteria and cause breakouts. The term dermatologists use to describe this is 

”maskne.” Two dermatologists join the program to talk about mask acne and answer other skin care questions. 

Many of us have been wearing masks since early April. But wearing fabric over your mouth and nose can trap bacteria and cause breakouts. The term dermatologists use to describe this is 
”maskne.” Two dermatologists join the program to talk about mask acne and answer other skin care questions. 


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