Meaning of maskne | Babel Free

Definitions

Acne induced by wearing a mask.

informal, neologism, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“But don’t dismiss maskne — acne and irritation from wearing a mask — as just another portmanteau to market skin-care products.”

“These bacteria can fuel skin irritations and infections, now known as maskne in the popular press[…]”

“Mask plays an inevitable role and became a part of our daily life in this pandemic era. The term "maskne" has become increasingly popular during the pandemic, particularly in the media, where it is used to describe several facial dermatoses.”

CEFR level