The Emotional Impact of Maskne in the Era of COVID-19: A Commentary on the Future of a Multi-Modality Approach
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. SARS-Cov-2 and Skin Concerns with Acne
3. Emotional Health Related to Maskne (and the Pandemic)
4. Mental Health among Students during COVID-19
5. Skin Microbiome and Gut–Brain Connection
6. Skin and Healthy Food Choices
7. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Beri, K.; Singh, D.; Beri, D. The Emotional Impact of Maskne in the Era of COVID-19: A Commentary on the Future of a Multi-Modality Approach. Cosmetics 2022, 9, 45. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics9030045
Beri K, Singh D, Beri D. The Emotional Impact of Maskne in the Era of COVID-19: A Commentary on the Future of a Multi-Modality Approach. Cosmetics. 2022; 9(3):45. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics9030045
Chicago/Turabian StyleBeri, Kavita, Dhruv Singh, and Dia Beri. 2022. "The Emotional Impact of Maskne in the Era of COVID-19: A Commentary on the Future of a Multi-Modality Approach" Cosmetics 9, no. 3: 45. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics9030045