The itch may be mild and hardly noticeable or bad enough that its hard to concentrate on other things.
Its important to take good care of your beard to keep both your beard and skin healthy.
This article discusses what causes an itchy beard and tips to find relief.
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Why Does My Beard Itch?
Skin problems can occur under your beard no matter what your beard looks likewhether its trimmed or bushy.
Proper skin care can prevent problems like an itchy beard.
Dry skin can also cause an itchy face.
Folliculitis
Folliculitis is when one or more hair follicles become blocked or damaged, leading to inflammation.
Itchiness is a common symptom of folliculitis as are pustules or pimples that may crust over.
equinum (from horses) and tinea verrucosum (from cattle).
Staph Infection
The beard can also become infected withStaphylococcus(staph) bacteria.
Itchiness that is brought on by an infection should be treated by a healthcare professional.
confirm to move the razor/shaver in the direction the hair growsnot against the grain.
It’s rare that an itchy beard will require a medical procedure, and some procedures are noninvasive.
For example, photodynamic therapy and certain laser treatments may be used to treat pseudofolliculitis barbae.
How Long Does an Itchy Beard Last?
For example, folliculitis usually goes away soon after treatment, but it can keep coming back.
Summary
An itchy beard can be uncomfortable and distracting.
There are several causes of itchiness in facial hair, from dry skin, irritation, and skin infections.
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