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  • Acne Mechanica: What It Is and Why It Happens

    Acne mechanica is a type of acne caused by friction, pressure, heat and trapped sweat. It became famous as โ€œmaskneโ€ when face coverings became part of daily life. However, the condition is not new. Before the pandemic, dermatologists mostly saw acne mechanica in athletes and workers who wear helmets and chin straps. Sources: Yale Medicine;…