F***book/AP "fact checker" politically charged piece vs real doctors
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. There’s no evidence that normal use of face masks can cause fungal or bacterial infections.
THE FACTS: A false post about wearing face masks has been circulating widely on Twitter after it was tweeted on June 19 by a congressional candidate in Florida.
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This is part of The Associated Press’ ongoing effort to fact-check misinformation that is shared widely online, including work with Facebook to identify and reduce the circulation of false stories on the platform.
https://www.wellandgood.com/mouth-sores-from-wearing-masks/
The hot trash stench that gets trapped inside the mask can be a source of mouth sores like this one, says Maggie Kober, MD, a dermatologist with online dermatology service, Apostrophe. “The face mask traps warm moisture that is produced when we exhale,” says Dr. Kober. “For those with acne, this can lead to acne flares. For many others, this warm moist environment surrounding skin creates the perfect condition for naturally occurring yeast and bacteria to flourish and grow more abundant. This overgrowth of yeast and bacteria can produce angular cheilitis, the cracking and sores at the corner of the mouth.” And just when you thought 2020 was out of plot twists…how’s that for gross?
Tanya Kormeili, MD, board-certified dermatologist in Santa Monica, adds that one particular yeast—candida—loves the humid climate captured by your mask. And if your lips are constantly dry, the urge to compulsively lick them will only make the persistent yeast more at home. “If you are drooling extra under that hot mask, you may be at higher risk,” says Dr. Kormeili. “If moisture and saliva get trapped in the corners of your mouth, they become a breeding ground for Candida. As the yeast grows you become more red and inflamed and so the cycle continues.” Bleh.