How to prevent face redness from mask?

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arthuref
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How to prevent face redness from mask?

Post by arthuref » Thu Feb 08, 2024 12:22 pm

I used to have an issue with strap marks on my face in the mornings, which I solved with strap covers. But now I have redness all day on my face in the area where the mask cushion is in contact.

Any ideas on how to avoid that?

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Re: How to prevent face redness from mask?

Post by Pugsy » Thu Feb 08, 2024 12:25 pm

Mask liner maybe?

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Re: How to prevent face redness from mask?

Post by arthuref » Thu Feb 08, 2024 12:32 pm

Pugsy wrote:
Thu Feb 08, 2024 12:25 pm
Mask liner maybe?
Thanks...I've never used liners, any specific ones you'd recommend? I use a ResMed Mirage FX mask.

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Re: How to prevent face redness from mask?

Post by Pugsy » Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:02 pm

Sorry...but I have never needed or used a mask liner so I can't really vouch for any certain one but in general padacheek.com makes some quality products. I have used her strap covers and barrel cozies and hose cozies in the past.

https://www.padacheek.com/

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Re: How to prevent face redness from mask?

Post by arthuref » Thu Feb 08, 2024 4:00 pm

Pugsy wrote:
Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:02 pm
Sorry...but I have never needed or used a mask liner so I can't really vouch for any certain one but in general padacheek.com makes some quality products. I have used her strap covers and barrel cozies and hose cozies in the past.

https://www.padacheek.com/
That's where I get my strap pads, didn't realize they had liners for the cushions, I'll give that a try, thanks.