TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Some men may have felt itchy beard. Itchy hives are common. But don’t underestimate it, if this condition has disrupted activities, there could be a serious condition behind it.
There are various causes of an itchy beard ranging from mild to severe conditions. Here are the full causes of an itchy beard:
- Hair growth beard after being shaved
One of the causes of beard itching is the process of growing beard hair after you shave it. This is the cause of itchy beard which is relatively light and you do not have to worry about it. continue to grow, the sharp ends of the hair will scratch the follicles causing itching. - Dry skin
Itchy beards can be caused by dry skin conditions. Dry skin can occur due to cold weather or dry air. Not only that, washing your face with hot water too often can dry out your skin. The use of wrong facial cleansers or skin care products and reduced oil production in the skin is also a cause of dry skin, which risks causing itchy beard. Dry skin can also indicate skin conditions which causes severe itching. For example, eczema and psoriasis. - Hair grow into
Ingrown hair is also a cause of itchy beards. This can occur when the dead skin cells block the hair follicles so that after you shave the beard or hair, hair growth leads into the hair follicles. As a result, the follicles become inflamed and make the beard itchy. Usually this condition is commonly experienced by men with curly hair types. So, you should be careful if after shaving your beard appears itching, redness, and pain around the shaved area. The reason is that there could be beard hair that is growing in the wrong direction. . - Folliculitis
The next cause of an itchy beard is folliculitis. Folliculitis is a condition when the beard hair follicles become inflamed. The inflammation can be caused by a bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infection. This condition can also occur due to blockage of hair follicles, such as ingrown hair. If you experience folliculitis in the beard area, usually the skin will be reddish, painful to the touch, and blisters filled with pus. - Pseudofolliculitis beard
Similar to folliculitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae is an inflammation that occurs when the beard hair follicles grow inward after shaving. However, usually the cause of this itchy beard is caused by using an unclean or improper razor that causes skin irritation. - Yeast infection
Another cause of an itchy beard is a yeast infection. Fungal infections of the face area can be caused by a type of dermatophyte fungus known as tinea barbae. This fungal infection usually results in itchy, red, inflamed, and crusty skin around your mouth, cheeks, and chin.
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