Mask‐Related Acne in the COVID‐19 Pandemic: An Analysis of Twitter Posts and Influencers

Abstract

Abstract Widespread use of facial masks during the COVID‐19 pandemic has been linked to development of acne breakouts, frequently referred to as “maskne”.1,2 Social media platforms, including Twitter, have previously been shown to inform patient perceptions regarding acne.3 Given the growing influence of social media in providing health information,3,4 we sought to characterize Tweets about mask‐related acne to better recognize the distribution of potential influencers and the role of dermatologists in supplying education and guidance.