Comfortable Reusable Fabric Face Mask for Sensitive Skin

In October 2020, Dr. Teo Wan Lin’s original research letter “Diagnostic and Management Considerations of Maskne in the Era of COVID-19” was reviewed and published by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD). JAAD is ranked the top dermatology journal internationally. The journal is the official scientific publication of the American Academy of Dermatology, which is the most influential and most representative of all dermatologic associations internationally, having a membership of more than 20,500 physicians worldwide. The article has also been indexed by leading scientific publisher, Elsevier’s COVID-19 resource centre as highly relevant medical information pertaining to the pandemic.

In the research letter, Dr. Teo characterizes the diagnostic criteria for maskne – including a distinct O-zone facial pattern of Mask Acne (Figure 1) and discusses the ideal face mask design to minimise textile- skin friction (Figure 2), the concept of biofunctional textiles including zinc/copper oxide fabric infusion for antimicrobial benefits to treat and prevent skin disease. The paper also reviews the potential for biofunctional textiles with additional medical and cosmeceutical benefits to incentivize mask wearing, as well as Dr. Teo’s recommendation for UPF 50+ protection fabric masks to replace sunscreen wear for the lower half of the face.

Dr. Teo, one of Singapore’s prominent dermatologists and medical director at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre, is also a pioneer dermatologist in the field of biofunctional textiles. She leads the research and development at Dr.TWL Biomaterials, that focuses on ecologically sustainable, cutting edge technology for new generation biofunctional textiles in skin applications i.e. textile cosmeceuticals. The Biomaterials group launched the Anti-Ageing, Anti-Maskne, or Mask Acne, Copper Nanoparticle Reusable Fabric Mask with UPF 50+ in July 2020 – a biofunctional textile that releases active copper ions for reducing facial wrinkles and kills skin-disease causing bacteria on contact.

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