June 29, 2022 JAMA Dermatol. 2022;158(9):1079-1080. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.2478 Full Text Facial discoid dermatosis (FDD) is a rare dermatosis of unknown etiology that was first described in 2010.1 It presents as well-demarcated, annular, pink-to-orange [jamanetwork.com]

Typically, a patient presents with new onset facial eruption, or exacerbation of a pre-existing dermatosis that is most pronounced in the area covered by the mask. [bmj.com]

• Dermatitis

  Irritant contact dermatitis Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) is the most common occupational and mask related dermatosis.3 ICD is a form of exogenous eczema caused by direct physical or chemical injury. [bmj.com]

• Acne Vulgaris

  PPE related acne, which may be considered a subtype of acne mechanica, occurs in people with a previous history of acne vulgaris as well as in those previously unaffected. [bmj.com]

Individuals often buy expensive but potentially ineffective treatments for these conditions. [bmj.com]

[…] described in 2010.1 It presents as well-demarcated, annular, pink-to-orange papules and plaques with fine scale that are limited to the face and neck.1-3 Facial discoid dermatosis is typically chronic and refractory to numerous topical and systemic treatments [jamanetwork.com]

PMID: 19508315 Prognosis Ranpariya V, Baldwin H Cutis 2021 Jul;108(1):51-54. doi: 10.12788/cutis.0290. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

June 29, 2022 JAMA Dermatol. 2022;158(9):1079-1080. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.2478 Full Text Facial discoid dermatosis (FDD) is a rare dermatosis of unknown etiology that was first described in 2010.1 It presents as well-demarcated, annular, pink-to-orange [jamanetwork.com]

PMID: 19508315 Etiology Sanchez A, Mahe E, Miquel J, Abasq C, Phan A, Mazereeuw-Hautier J, Lemille J, Maruani A, Bonniaud B, Plantin P, Mallet S, Martin H, Hubiche T, Chiaverini C, Lacour JP; Groupe de Recherche de la Société Française de Dermatologie [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Specifically, they advised on the content of the box “General measures to prevent PPE related facial dermatoses.” How this article was made We obtained evidence using a systematic search of Medline, Embase, and Pubmed. [bmj.com]