Ep 4: Maskne, the Skin Micro-Climate, and Photoprotection

Dermatology Weekly Flash Briefing - Join us in this episode to learn about the specific skin micro-climate that wearing a face mask creates— exacerbating pre-existing skin conditions and creating the perfect environment for maskne. Microbiome dysbiosis - an imbalance in healthy skin bacteria which plays a role in many dermatological conditions - is implicated in the maskne micro-environment. Learn about how face mask wear poses specific challenges in sun protection,  relevant for prevention of skin cancers and in those with pigmentation concerns like melasma, sun spots (solar lentigo) and photosensitivity; and how the quest for skin lightening in Asia is not sustainable - and the rationale behind Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals’ Custom Makeup Lab which focuses on algorithmic color titrations to match your skin tone. Want more of our podcast? Episode Recaps and Notes: https://www.scienceofbeauty.net/; Instagram: @drteowanlin; Youtube: http://bit.ly/35rjbve