It is necessary to change protective masks in frost more often than in the warm season, said the head of the treatment and diagnostic department of the clinic for skin and venereal diseases of the Sechenov University, dermatologist, candidate of medical sciences Nikolai Arsentiev. This was reported by RIA Novosti .
According to him, every 30 minutes you should let your face breathe. The specialist explained that wearing a mask in winter has a detrimental effect on the condition of the skin, since there is a “greenhouse” effect. As a result, condensation accumulates in the mask due to the difference in temperature between the breathing and the outside air.
Arsentiev advised to consult a doctor if skin problems appear. He urged not to buy lotions on their own in pharmacies, since only a specialist is able to find the necessary care products.
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Virology of the RMANPO Elena Malinnikova, in turn, emphasized that on the street, if a person is not in a crowd, you can do without personal protective equipment, especially in winter. “It is possible and necessary to breathe air without a mask on the street. But where there is a crowd of people, a mask is necessary,” the expert said.
In December, the chapter Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova stated that it is allowed to take off the protective mask on the street, it is only necessary when participating in public events in the open air. However, it remains mandatory in public places. “His [requirement to wear a mask] must be observed indoors, in transport and at public events on the street, in all other cases we do not require a mask on the street,” she said.