Should Acne Suffering Men Sport a Beard Or a Clean Shaven Face?
Men sometimes wear beards to disguise acne and other skin complaints on the lower part of the face which can be very effective, visually, but some experts say a beard can actually cause acne or lead to more extensive acne and regular flare ups, also scarring. So should male acne sufferers shave off their beard or grow a new beard over clean-shaven skin? REASONS A BEARD CAN CAUSE OR WORSEN ACNE * Food and dirt can get clogged in the hair and lead to bacteria forming and causing infections including acne. * Sweat and oil from the skin can get trapped in the hair and lead to blocked pores and ultimately acne. * Ingrown hair is common among beard wearers and is another reason pores can get clogged and infected. ACNE TREATMENTS TO BENEFIT BEARDED and NON-BEARDED MEN * Keep the beard well trimmed to prevent ingrown hair and to highlight any areas where food or dirt is lingering. * Wash the beard thoroughly each day and rinse it well to remove cleansers which can clog pores. * Men who love be
