Table 1.
Reported skin manifestations
| Study variables | Male n, (%) | Female n, (%) | Prevalence n, (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sebaceous activity related: | |||
| Acne and acne flare-up on the face | 78 (18.7) | 41 (9.8) | 119 (28.6) |
| 2. DRPI: | |||
| Frictional blister/ulcer | 1 (0.2) | 1 (0.2) | 2 (0.4) |
| Pigmentary changes | 2 (0.4) | 1 (0.2) | 3 (0.7) |
| Pressure injury | 24 (5.7) | 17 (4) | 41 (9.8) |
| Skin maceration | 4 (0.9) | 3 (0.7) | 7 (1.6) |
| 3. PPE per se: | |||
| Skin rashes | 24 (5.7) | 10 (2.4) | 34 (8.1) |
| Acute generalized edema | 2 (0.4) | - | 2 (0.4) |
| Urticaria | 19 (4.5) | 8 (1.9) | 27 (6.5) |
| 4. Sweat and MASD: | |||
| Sweat retention syndrome | 17 (4) | 6 (1.4) | 23 (5.5) |
| TOTAL | 171 (41.2) | 87 (20.9) | 258 (62.1) |