Flushing Associated with Prolonged Mask Wearing During Covid-19 Pandemic Among the General Population

Abstract

Wearing mask was encouraged to prevent dispersal of droplets and to reduce the risks of environmental contamination by COVID-19 during COVID-19 pandemic. However, we noticed a rise in the initial attack, relapse or exacerbation of flushing among general population due to long-time mask wearing. In this manuscript, we reported the characters of the mask-related flushing, and attempted to explain the reasons and put forward some precautions for that. We suggested that general public should be aware of proper and rational mask wearing to avoid inducing and aggravating flushing. We hope that our findings will contribute to increase the awareness about mask related flushing.