Increased Prevalence of Face Mask—Induced Itch in Health Care Workers

Background: Face mask use has increased significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Health care workers (HCW) wear masks for prolonged periods and are prone to adverse effects. Very little is known about face-mask-associated itch. Methods: This Internet survey study investigated the prevalence, inte...

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Main Authors: Piotr K. Krajewski, Łukasz Matusiak, Marta Szepietowska, Rafał Białynicki-Birula, Jacek C. Szepietowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/9/12/451