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

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Challenges with Beard Care: Irritation from Shaving and Products : Shaving and certain beard products can aggravate psoriasis, intensifying symptoms. [4] 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]

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Comedonal acne

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Causes : Triggered by factors like hormonal activity (DHT), decreased linoleate in sebum, inflammation, certain cosmetics, smoking, and dietary choices. So, it’s important you do not to touch or pick at your skin, to prevent irritation and worsening of the condition. Solar comedones are related to sun damage. 133(4), 662–663.

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Pimples on Labia

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These changes lead to an increase of sebum production, clogging pores, and cause water retention, which irritates and inflames the skin. Harsh soaps remove natural oils from the skin, causing dryness and irritation. Hair removal methods like shaving or waxing can irritate the labia and cause pimples.