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What’s Under That Beard? 8 Beard-Related Skin Conditions

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Seborrheic Dermatitis in the Beard Area Seborrheic dermatitis , also known as seborrheic eczema, is an inflammatory skin condition. It’s caused by Malassezia, a fungus that feeds on the sebum on your skin, leading to irritation and inflammation, particularly in areas with many sebaceous glands like the beard. [5]