Face breaking out from mask

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Not Sleeping in NJ
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Face breaking out from mask

Post by Not Sleeping in NJ » Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:21 am

I just recently received my Resmed Mirage Quattro Full Face CPAP Mask and wo is this a great mask. I have a slight problem after the first night.
I bought Cpap mask wipes made by Dutch Harbor Brands ( DutchHarborBrands.Com) and cleaned the mask with them. My face has broken out on the right side where the mask hits my face.
I am wondering if it could be the mask causing the problem or the wipes. What do you use to clean the mask ?
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Wulfman
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Re: Face breaking out from mask

Post by Wulfman » Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:02 am

Could be either or both.
Did you (thoroughly) wash the mask before using it?
If not, that's a fairly common problem when using a new mask.

I (and many others) use Dawn dishwashing liquid to wash them. You shouldn't have to disassemble it when washing it.


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harry33
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Re: Face breaking out from mask

Post by harry33 » Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:13 pm

you need to soak and gently wash a new mask with warm water and mild detergent, include headgear and airhose, suck the water into hose then rinse, do this several times
australian,anxiety and insomnia, a CPAP user since 1995, self diagnosed after years of fatigue, 2 cheap CPAPs and respironics comfortgell nose only mask. not one of my many doctors ever asked me if I snored
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