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Definition of maskne

maskne

/ˈmæsk.ni/
mask · ne
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maskne Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Acne or other skin irritation on the lower face caused by the prolonged wearing of a protective face mask.

Example

"Switching to a clean, breathable cotton face covering every day helped clear up her stubborn maskne."

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• Nearby Words

masking
maskless
masklike
maskne
masochism
masochist
masochistic

Word Origin & Etymology

A 21st-century blend of 'mask' and 'acne', popularized in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when widespread use of protective face coverings became common.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maskne. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maskne
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