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A body-positive influencer shut down an Instagram troll who wrongly criticised her weight.

Australian model and bikini designer Karina (@karinairby) often posts uplifting content to her 1.2 million followers to encourage women to appreciate their bodies, no matter the size or shape.

On Sunday, the 29-year-old took to the platform to hit back at a troll who called her "obese" and "disgusting."

Putting them on blast, Karina launched into the perfect response to "publicly attempt to educate [them] on the female body!"

"Clearly youve had one too many in counters with blow-up dolls and watched a little too much pretty porn and its warped perception," she said [sic].

"Buckle up buttercup. Youre in for a rude shock!

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"This is not repulsive and very far from obese. Yeah, I may have cellulite, eczema and some meat on my bones. But Im a young healthy female that you could be so lucky to have a chance with."

"99.9% of women dont look like a Barbie doll.

"99.9% of women have cellulite, lumps, dumps, scars, stretch marks, muscle and skin.

"99.9% of women would never date you because of your repulsive outlook on what a female should look like.

Karina continued: "And as for people supporting what I stand for (body positivity and acceptance).

"Perhaps if more people where being themselves online and companies shared and marketed different body types youd be better educated by now.

"Im glad we got to have this chat."

Overnight, the Instagram post racked almost 30,000 likes and hundreds of comments praising the influencer for stepping up and shutting them down.

"Honestly how dare they use a reference from the office as their name, only to spew blasphemy against our goddess," one joked.

Another added: "Youre sper brave! Youre an inspiration! Youre WOMAN!"

While one said they "always applaud your response to these."

Indy100 reached out to Karina for comment.

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Relief is in sight for Australians faced with bills of almost $30,000 a year as a treatment for a severe type of eczema is listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that can have a significant impact on day to day life, including problems sleeping, increased risk of infection, depression and anxiety.

Unlike other types of eczema, it typically does not go away in a few days or weeks and often returns or flares up after periods of getting better.

"The condition may cause physical discomfort, which in turn can cause insomnia, emotional distress, depression, embarrassment, and social stigma," Melanie Funk from Eczema Support Australia says.

"As a result, people may avoid work, social situations, and relationships."

Rinvoq reduces itching and flare-ups by blocking enzymes that create signals in the body's immune system, resulting in inflammation.

More than 3500 people are expected to benefit from the new listing, Health Minister Greg Hunt said.

"Without this subsidy, patients might pay more than $27,000 per year treatment, instead they'll pay $42.50 or as little as $6.80 per script," Mr Hunt said.

The drug was developed by pharmaceutical company AbbVie, and Australia and New Zealand General Manager Chris Stemple welcomed the move.

"We remain committed to innovation and developing a deeper understanding of the disease with the hope of making a difference to the lives of Australians living with this debilitating condition," he said.

The listing of Rinvoq on the PBS has been recommended by the independent Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee.

It will be available from February 1.

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My whole body felt like it was on fire as I sat for eight hours in the same chair, refraining from scratching.

I was in the process of adjusting to my new 9-5 job in an office, which started in August 2021. The new role was good, but working in an agency is, by definition, stressful.

This stress, change of environment and having to adapt to a new lifestyle caused my skin to respond with an eczema flare-up something Ive dealt with for over 10 years now.

I was doing everything I could to avoid irritating my skin at the time. I was wearing cotton, trying not to sweat.

I was often cycling to work, so I had to be very careful to not be wearing extra layers that didnt allow my skin to breathe; a knitted cardigan on top of my cotton long-sleeves, for example. I was also drinking a lot of water to keep me and my skin hydrated.

I felt self-conscious, especially because I scratch without even noticing, and I tend to be irritable and on edge when Im in the middle of a flare-up.

But I couldnt apply the steroid cream my GP had prescribed as my shoulders were bleeding, and you cant apply steroid cream to open wounds. The back of my knees had become a permanent war trench, and my lower backwas covered in patches of dry skin, increasingly becoming so dry my skin ended up breaking and causing bleeding and wounds.

I just had to power through and keep thinking that eventually, this feeling would pass.This is a battle with eczema I have been fighting since I was 12 years old, which often fluctuates in gravity.

In 2012, I was first diagnosed with asthma attacks, which were connected to a dust allergy, and a couple of years later, flare-ups in my skin confirmed the inevitable: atopic dermatitis the clinical name for eczema.

My first memory of eczema is not of the condition itself but rather the multiple visits to the dermatologist in my childhood.

An eczema flare is a constant feeling of being uncomfortable that just doesnt go away. The skin systematically dries out, and it turns scratching into an almost reflex action. Scratching only makes it worse, it makes dry skin turn into wounds.

One of the hardest parts about the condition is acknowledging that it will never go away

Incidents dont happen regularly or consistently. They can appear when I experience a change of circumstances, when Im under a lot of pressure, when I wear something that upsets my skin (wool for example) or they can just happen to appear.

If treated with prescription steroid or corticoid creams, the worst part can go away in a week or two, but sometimes they take up to a month to calm down, as you can only use steroids/corticoids for one week at a time.

They stayed very mild and very controllable for quite a long period of time and I was eczema-flare-free for about two to three years.It wasin2017 when the itchy skin and the dry patches came back,accompanied bythe wounds, the lack of sleep, the anxiety, and the constant stress.

I had moved away from my hometown in Spain to study at university in Scotland. I was slightly scared of the change, which tends to be one of the key ingredients in the flare-up recipe.

I did my best to feel at home in my new environment, and I kept looking for tips that delayed or avoided the flare-ups.

One of the hardest parts of the condition is acknowledging that it willnever go away. I realised this very recently.

In the past year, Ive had the worst flare-ups I have ever experienced, and all of them very close together in time. This is when I realised there was nothing I could do about it, I just needed to learn tricks to help me live with it.

It was at the very start of the first lockdown that the first very bad flare-up knocked at my door,and it is still affecting metoday. This was way worse than any I had had before.

What I struggle with the most is the lack of sleep. Some days the itchinessbecomesso unbearable that Im unable to fall asleep. When I do manage, Im awake again within a couple of hours.

Theexhaustiontriggers a lot of other emotions, such as anxiety and nervousness.

And thenthe eczemastarts spreading. For me, it always starts on my shoulders and thenmoves acrossmy lower back, the back of my knees, my legs, my hips. Imagine having one of those sudden itches that you just need to scratch, but everywhere, constantly.

Ive tried all sorts of creams on the market, been prescribed corticoids, steroid creams, and emollients moisturising treatments to help control the condition.

Oat-based lotions have been among my best friends for almost a decade now

Changing treatment when one doesnt work and listening to your body, to me, is the most important thing. One of my best allies has been nettle soap. It creates a barrier for the skin, in a similar way to emollients, but more naturally.

Oat-based lotions have been among my best friends for almost a decade now. But sometimes each lotion only works for a certain period of time.

When they stop working, I listen tomy body because it knows best. When I notice my skin starts being dry very shortly after applying, thats when I know its time for a change.

Wearing cotton-based fabrics also helps, butit doesnt completely ease the discomfort.Nothing does. And painkillers are not a solution. Its not a headache you can tackle with an ibuprofen or a paracetamol, painkillers are totally useless against itchiness.

Throughout my journey in the world of atopic skin, I have learned that taking care of yourself can be a lot more important than taking care of your skin. I cant speak for anyone elses journey, and everyones experience is different.

I have learnt to breathe slowly and count to 10 when I cant fall asleep instead of crying in despair, when flare-ups get ugly, they affect everything in your life: your self-esteem, the way you look, your sleep, your mood, your social interactions so sometimes I just needed to cry it out.

Keeping calm, drinking a lot of water, and learning how to prevent a bad flare-up is what gets me through them.

I do complain, especially to my partner, who suffers it with me almost every flare-up she has taught me I have a right to. But it has also become important to me to acknowledge that there is nothing to do about it, and I just need to do my best.

My eczema journey has been challenging to say the least because its not easy to live a normal life when you cant even sit down in your couch without being uncomfortable.

But relentless complaining doesnt make it better.

Prevention means the world to me. It has been a challenging journey, but I am undeniably and relentlessly learning how to cope with it the best I can.

Do you have a story youd like to share? Get in touch by emailing jess.austin@metro.co.uk.

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This week, the legendary Vogue fashion editor Andr Leon Talley died at the age of 73. A true trailblazer, Talley was the first Black creative director at Vogue, and previously worked with Diana Vreeland and Andy Warhol. The loss of Andr is felt by so many of us today: the designers he enthusiastically cheered on every season, and who loved him for it; the generations he inspired to work in the industry, seeing a figure who broke boundaries while never forgetting where he started from; those who knew fashion, and Vogue, simply because of him; and, not forgetting, the multitude of colleagues over the years who were consistently buoyed by every new discovery of Andrs, which he would discuss loudly, and volublyno one could make people more excited about the most seemingly insignificant fashion details than him, said Anna Wintour on Wednesday.

The fashion world also remembered the legacy of Virgil Abloh, the designer who died in November after a private battle with cancer, as his last show for Louis Vuitton that he touched was staged in Paris. Though it was a menswear collection, Naomi Campbell walked the runway in a white overcoat and trucker hata welcome surprise, as she had arrived and been photographed as a guest before the show.

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are now parents! The couple, who married three years ago, announced on Instagram that they had welcomed a baby via surrogate. Congratulations to the whole family.

Finally, Carrie Bradshaw revived one of her most iconic dresses in the latest episode of And Just Like That. The Atelier Versace gown that she wore in season six still fits like a glove. Below, see the images of the week.

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It's the Friday before a long weekend and I'm on a Zoom call with Kelly Rowland, who Unilever tapped for a little top-of-year goal-setting session. Sure, I'm doing the interview, but if you listened to a voiceover of my inner thoughts, I'm stuck on how beautiful she is. I know she's a famous singer, actor, TV host, the list goes on. Of course she's gorgeous. But this is a little different. It's kind of like she's floating? Even though she's perched comfortably on what from my view looks like a giant gray sectional.

Make no mistake, the beauty is goddess-level, but, talented as she is, Rowland is still very much a person. One of many, she casually mentions after I ask her what she's shopping for at the drugstore (Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Lotion for red carpets and L'Oral Paris Voluminous Mascara), who got COVID over the holidays. "We were the COVID crib," she says. And while her crib might be bigger than literally everywhere I've lived combined, just like everyone else, she was quarantined up with her family.

"We played games, made Rice Krispie Treats. I did a lot of cooking, I made chicken and rice soup," she tells me, mentioning that she also recruited her husband and older son to help make burgers. There was also water lots of it. "We had a water-drinking contest because we were trying to empty our bodies out of the virus." (For the record, the recommendation to drink fluids if you get COVID is related to staying hydrated, not because you'll pee the virus out.) Of course, Rowland and her family are okay now and looking forward to what 2022 might bring.

The singer says she's focused on dreaming big so big she scares herself. "Of all the gifts that Sidney Poitier left us with, the biggest one for me is his quote where he says, 'If your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough,'" she explains. Rowland has already lived a life that some of us dream about; now, she's wondering what else she can create or what new opportunity she can take on. Poitier's words are ones she says she lives by and plans on passing the mindset to her sons, Titan, 7, and Noah (who made a brief and very adorable cameo on the call), 1. "I hope that they dream so big that they wonder, 'Oh, my God, how am I going to do of that?' And then they do it. And they surprise themselves and do it even bigger the next time."

As Rowland dreams up her next move (which we're hoping includes a leading role in a Donna Summer biopic, but more on that later), I chat with her some more about her boys, her trick for moisturized elbows, and how the late great disco diva inspires her today.

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In general, dermatologists classify moderate atopic dermatitis as an outbreak of symptoms that affects about 10 percent of the surface area of your body, says Vij; severe atopic dermatitis affects about 30 to 40 percent. Not sure how much of your body is affected? Heres a rough way to estimate the number: The size of your palm is about 1 percent of your skin, so you count up the number of palm-sized areas that are affected, says Vij.

People with more mild atopic dermatitis for example, symptoms that dont affect very much of their body and arent too bothersome may be able to treat the condition with moisturizers or topical steroids during a flare, he says.

That said, theres no magic formula for determining whether your condition is mild, moderate, or severe, which is why dermatologists also take other factors into consideration.

Its also about the global burden of atopic dermatitis on someones quality of life, says Vij. For example, if your atopic dermatitis affects only a small area of your body, but that area is critical, such as your face, then you may want to consider a stronger medication, he says.

If people are having problems at school or work or with their relationships, whether its normal friend relationships or sexual relationships, then we know their skin is having a greater cumulative effect than what you can just see, Vij says.

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NOVATO, Calif., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Eczema Association (NEA) and the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) have been approved for a $250,000 funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. The award will support a project titled "Making it Count: Using Gamification to Enhance Childhood Eczema PCOR and CER". Working as equal partners, NEA and PeDRA will launch a series of virtual and in-person activities to drive education and engagement of patients, families, and researchers around the management of childhood eczema and the conduct of meaningful patient-centered outcomes research and comparative effectiveness research.

Nearly 10 million U.S. children under the age of 18 are affected by eczema, with one-third affected by moderate-to-severe disease. Despite recent therapeutic advances, the burdens on these patients and their families can be significant, and many important research questions remain unanswered. The already strong partnership between NEA and PeDRA has evolved as activities in the field have increased and, in addition to the award from PCORI, includes the co-funded Childhood Eczema Challenge Grant, which is entering its third annual cycle in 2022.

The PCORI Engagement Award will be run under the direction of Co-Project Lead and PeDRA Executive Director Michael Siegel, PhD and Co-Project Lead and NEA VP of Scientific and Clinical Affairs Wendy Smith Begolka, MBS. Over the course of the two-year award period, NEA and PeDRA will collaborate on a novel virtual educational curriculum directed at a diverse stakeholder audience and gamified approach to learner engagement. It will include real-world activities at the planned in-person Eczema Expo and PeDRA Annual Conference, and virtual education using the NEA Research Ambassador platform and PeDRA Research App.

"We are so excited to be embarking on this important project with PeDRA and grateful for the support from PCORI," said Julie Block, president and CEO of NEA. "The project will be carried out at an opportune time, as the list of FDA-approved eczema treatments is growing, and the need for research to support informed decision-making and direct future research investments is becoming increasingly important."

Near-term goals of the award include increasing competence in patient-centered outcomes research and knowledge of emerging pediatric eczema therapies for the patient and researcher communities. The project's long-term goal is to influence research that supports shared decision-making for patients and health care providers and to improve quality of life and long-term health outcomes for patients. In pursuing these goals, the award directly furthers the missions and strategic priorities of both NEA and PeDRA.

For more information on the PCORI Engagement Award, visit https://www.pcori.org/research-results/2021/making-it-count-using-gamification-enhance-childhood-eczema-pcor-and-cer. This project and the other projects approved for funding by the PCORI Engagement Award Program were selected through a highly competitive review process in which applications were assessed for their ability to meet PCORI's engagement goals and objectives, as well as program criteria.

About the National Eczema Association (NEA)Founded in 1988, NEA is the largest, 501(c)(3) non-profit, US patient advocacy organization serving people affected by eczema. NEA is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action and propelled by the promise for a better future.For more on NEA, visit https://nationalecezma.org

About the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA)Formed in 2012, the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) is a nonprofit research organization that includes more than 550 members and supports vibrant research and educational programs. PeDRA's mission is to create, inspire, and sustain research to prevent, treat, and cure childhood skin disease. For more on PeDRA, visit https://pedraresearch.org.

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Hives (urticaria) may appear as pink-red bumps, or patches on your skin, and are very itchy. They are often signs of an allergic reaction but can also be idiopathic, meaning the cause is unknown.

While hives tend to disappear within hours, they may reoccur. They can show up anywhere on the body that has come into contact with irritating substances, including the breast area.

Its important to have a doctor check any rashes on the breasts or the areola, and to not quickly assume its just hives.

Aside from hives, other possible rashes or skin conditions that can occur around the breasts include:

Lets go over how to evaluate whether your rash is due to hives or another possible cause, and when you should see a doctor for further evaluation.

Hives are primarily caused by our bodys release of the chemical histamine, which is also generated in allergic reactions. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), here are some common allergens and environmental factors that can trigger hives:

Inflamed bumps may appear if your skin comes into contact with irritating substances, such as perfumes or detergents. Hives can also be a symptom of an autoimmune disease, and less commonly, may be caused by viral infections. Hives and other rashes have been a reported symptom of some people with COVID-19.

Other possible causes and contributors of hives may include:

If youre experiencing hives in the breast area, you may also have them on other areas of the body, especially in the case of an allergic reaction. Check to see if you have hives on other areas of your skin.

Some people find it helpful to take notes or photos of their skin irritation to try and trace the cause, and to show to their doctor to aid in diagnosis.

Symptoms of hives include raised welts on the skin that are pink or red in color. Theyre often extremely itchy. Hives tend to occur in multiples and can range significantly in size. Sometimes smaller hives can grow larger to form one big one up to the size of a dinner plate.

A hallmark of hives is that they appear suddenly and dont last long, typically disappearing in less than 24 hours. However, hives can reoccur in cycles, depending on the cause.

Hives have characteristic symptoms, such as being raised and itchy, but this condition may be confused with other types of rashes. Explore the images below, which show what hives, eczema, and rashes from inflammatory breast cancer may look like.

Other rashes and forms of skin irritation may mimic the appearance of hives. However, there are often unique defining factors that will help you tell the difference.

Some hive-like irritations can develop because of a reaction to a bug bite, but the two arent the same. While bug bites tend to be more common on the arms and legs, its possible for them to occur in the breast area and other parts of the torso.

Bug bites that may mimic the appearance of hives commonly come from:

An allergic reaction to a bug such as a bee sting or flea bite allergy can also cause hives.

Another condition that causes a rash that looks similar to hives is eczema, which has several different types. Like hives, eczema is red and extremely itchy; although, it looks slightly different depending on the melanin in a persons skin. The eczema rash itself does not cause welts.

If you have atopic eczema, you may notice that this rash comes and goes. This type of eczema most often begins during infancy or your childhood and requires lifelong management and treatment of flare-ups.

Other types of dermatitis (skin irritation), such as contact dermatitis, can similarly appear as a pink or red scaly rash.

A rare and aggressive form of breast cancer called IBC can also cause rash-like symptoms.

IBC can manifest as a scaly orange or pinkish rash on the areola or breast, and may include swelling or itchiness. This cancer is a type of invasive ductal carcinoma, and the inflammation is caused by cancer cells blocking lymph vessels. If not detected early, IBC can quickly spread to the lymph nodes.

But unlike hives, IBC also causes:

Certain breast cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and hormonal therapy, may cause breast rashes in some people. Its important to report these symptoms to your doctor to rule out medication allergies.

Researchers in one 2017 study found it was common for dermatitis to develop several weeks or months after breast reconstruction surgery following a mastectomy. This may be due to a loss of skin barrier integrity, which may be corrected with a combination of antibiotics and topical corticosteroids.

Radiation therapy in cancer treatment can also cause a red scaly rash known as radiation dermatitis.

To diagnose a rash on the breasts or chest area, your doctor will need to conduct a physical exam. They may be able to tell that the rash is allergy-related right away based on the symptoms, as well as your medical history. They may also order lab tests.

If your doctor determines your rash is hives due to an allergy or irritant, theyll likely prescribe a topical steroid ointment. Youll then schedule a follow-up within a month to check your progress.

Your doctor may refer you to an allergist and recommend allergy testing. This helps to determine which allergens your body reacts to help you in avoiding them.

If a rash does not resolve after a month, or if IBC or Pagets disease is suspected, a skin biopsy will usually be done to determine the cause. Your doctor will refer you to an oncologist (cancer specialist) for further medical evaluations, including imaging.

Treatment for hives on the breast depends on the underlying cause. If your hives are related to allergies, your doctor may recommend:

If its determined that a bug is responsible for your rash, some culprits (like bedbugs and scabies) may require you to clean or hire a professional to treat your environment to get rid of an infestation. You may also need to take an oral or topical medication.

If your hives continue to recur despite treatment, your doctor may refer you to an internal medicine specialist. They may help rule out any other possible underlying medical conditions that could be causing hives.

A doctor should evaluate any unusual rash on the breast. This is especially true if your hives continue to return after several weeks despite treatment. You may benefit from seeing a specialist, such as an allergist, dermatologist, immunologist, or internist, which your doctor can refer you to.

Seek emergency medical care right away if your hives are accompanied by other severe symptoms, such as facial swelling and breathing difficulties. These may be signs of anaphylaxis, a potentially life threatening allergic reaction.

You should also see a doctor if youre experiencing nipple discharge or pus from any welts or rashes on your breast. These may be signs of an infection.

Finding a rash on your breast can be concerning, but its important to know there are a variety of possible causes. Try not to jump to conclusions without all the information. Consider documenting the rash via a diary or photos to aid in diagnosis, and schedule an appointment with a healthcare professional.

Hives are just one potential cause of a breast rash. This is most often an allergic reaction that results in raised, red welts that become very itchy. Bug bites, eczema, IBC, and other conditions can also cause hive-like rashes or bumps on your chest.

Reach out to your doctor if a rash on your breast worsens, or if it does not resolve within a few days. They can help provide proper testing and an accurate diagnosis so you can receive effective treatment.

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As much as I am grateful for KN95 masks sized specifically for tiny faces, after a long day of school and activities especially in the dead of winter the ear holders in particular can really wreak havoc on their skin. While not wearing masks (even after theyre vaccinated) isnt a good option, fortunately there are some solutions that can ease pressure on little ears and help heal their irritated skin. Read on for some tips and tricks to keep your childrens skin as healthy as possible while staying COVID-safe.

While wearing face masks is the new normal (and vital to helping curb the spread of COVID), it can be uncomfortable and irritate skin especially the tender faces and behind-the-ear skin of young children. Often, face masks are too tight or made of scratchy, chafing materials that can rub against your childs face, causing itchiness or worsening conditions like eczema around the chin, cheeks, and lips.

Plus, some masks can dry out skin by absorbing all the natural moisture, and your childs trapped breath and airflow can also cause dryness, redness, and itchiness.

Different kids and different age groups will have different skin care issues. Here are a few of the more common ones your child may experience.

Dry skin, eczema, rosacea, or contact dermatitis: Whether its just dry winter air or the mask drying out your childs skin, dry skin can cause flakiness, bumps, rash, dryness, peeling, and even swelling and numbness. The conditions within a mask can also worsen the symptoms of eczema, rosacea, and other skin conditions.

Maskne: This is the nickname for facial acne worsened by mask wearing due to your childs sweat, bacteria, and skin oils being trapped on their skin.

Irritation of skin behind ears: The skin behind your childs ears is delicate and after wearing masks all day, the skin can get abraded and worn down sometimes leading to open sores or torn skin. Plus, the pressure can hurt, too.

While we cant stop wearing masks, there are proactive measures you can take to protect your childrens sensitive skin.

Wash and moisturize their face daily: Use a mild, fragrance-free cleanser. After, while their face is still damp, apply moisturizer that is best for their skin type. If their skin is on the dryer side, consider applying moisturizer right before they put on their mask for the day.

Use petroleum jelly or chapstick: To prevent cracked lips, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or chapstick on their lips after face washing, before putting on their mask, and also right before bedtime.

Ear-saving clips and headbands: There are all sorts of clips, headbands, and hats that your child can wear with special buttons they can loop the elastic of their masks around to relieve the pressure and abrasion of the delicate skin behind their ears.

Find the right fitting mask: Any mask is better than none at all, but a snug and comfortable fitting mask is best. If a mask is too loose or moves too much, not only will it irritate your childs skin, but it also will increase the odds of your child touching their mask and transfer germs to their mask and face.

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