Case Report
Pressure Ulcer on the Nose Due to Medical Mask Use: A Case Report
TC Siirt Research and Education Hospital, Siirt, Turkey
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9959-7315
Received Date: November 27, 2024; Published Date: December 05, 2024
Abstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, extensive mask usage, particularly among healthcare workers and patients in intensive care units, can lead to pressure injuries on the facial area. This case report presents a 45-year-old male patient who developed a nasal pressure ulcer due to prolonged mask use and prone positioning. The patient consulted the plastic surgery clinic due to a nasal ulcer caused by mask pressure. This case highlights the need for careful monitoring of pressure injuries associated with medical mask use, especially in situations requiring long-term mask wearing. Plastic surgery intervention appears to provide an effective solution for treating such pressure injuries.
