Table 1.
Clinical symptoms following prolonged N95 mask, glove, and gown use
| Type of personal protective equipment | Symptom | Number of persons with symptom (%) |
|---|---|---|
| N95 mask a | Acne | 65 (59.6) |
| Itch | 56 (51.4) | |
| Rash | 39 (35.8) | |
| Pigmentation | 8 (7.3) | |
| Scar at nosebridge | 4 (3.7) | |
| Dry skin | 2 (1.8) | |
| Wheals | 1 (0.9) | |
| Increased pore size | 1 (0.9) | |
| Peeling skin | 1 (0.9) | |
| Runny nose | 1 (0.9) | |
| Redness nosebridge | 1 (0.9) | |
| Worsened asthma | 1 (0.9) | |
| Gloves b | Dry skin | 47 (73.4) |
| Itch | 36 (56.3) | |
| Rash | 24 (37.5) | |
| Wheals | 4 (6.3) | |
| Gown c | Itch | 4 (100) |
| Rash | 3 (75) |
a
Number of patients with adverse reaction to masks = 109.
b
Number of patients with adverse reaction to gloves = 64.
c
Number of patients with adverse reaction to gowns = 4.