Shape Magazine: All About Maskne

There are many causes of acne, from hormonal to dry skin, and oily skin. However, we can add masks to the list. Since the global pandemic – and the need to wear masks  – more and more people are complaining about acne around the areas of the face where your mask goes.

It’s even picked up the name ‘maskne‘, or acne and irritation on the chin, cheeks, and jawline. Shape magazine tapped into the expertise of Dr. Rodney and other dermatologists to find out what is mask acne, why it happens, and what you can do to treat and prevent it.

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Before & After Results

• This patient came to us with concerns about acne, skin discoloration, and scarring that had persisted for years.
• She underwent a combination of topical medications, chemical peels, and laser skin treatments.
• The patient was thrilled to feel confident going out without needing to wear makeup to cover blemishes.

• This patient came to us with severe acne scarring on the face.
• We treated the scarring with a series of microneedling and laser treatments.
• These results were achieved 4 months after starting treatment and continue to improve over time.

• This patient came to us with severe acne that had persisted for years and did not improve with topical or oral medications.
• We performed a series of three Sebacia acne treatments.
• The after photo shows the results two months after the Sebacia treatments. These results continued to improve in the following months, providing long-lasting outcomes.

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