what does beard fungus looked like

What does beard fungus look like?

Beard fungus is a surprisingly uncommon problem in adult men with beards. There are plenty of nasties that can lurk in your beard but fungus is a relatively uncommon issue. You may have seen that in the news that beards contain poop, bacteria, or other random bits of dirt. Perhaps, you are looking at redness or soreness in your beard and wondering if it is because of a beard fungus. Or, perhaps you just want to make sure that you are looking after your beard in the best way possible to avoid any bacterial or fungal growth. In this article we are going to go over what beard fungus looks like and the treatments, home remedies, and diagnosis of beard fungus.

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Do dogs like beards

Do dogs like beards? Science-backed answer!

Is there any animal more trusted and cared for by humans than the loyal dog? Dogs rely on visual and audio cues to connect with their owner. Some dogs have been said to absolutely love beards. Whilst others bark and growl at the sight of a beard. In this article we are going to work out whether or not dogs are generally less friendly and less trusting towards men with beards. I have looked at the scientific evidence as well as peoples anecdotal experience of what their dog does when it sees a bearded man. Do dogs like beards? Let’s take a look!

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Why is my beard always tangled

Why is my beard always tangled? [SOLVED]

Beards are a strange beast. No matter how much you take care of them they always seem to get themselves in a tangled mess. A tangled beard is hard to brush and it looks wiry and scraggly even though you are trying your best to style your beard nicely. In this article, we are going to have a look at all of the reasons why your beard may be tangled and exactly what you can do about it.

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What age does your beard stop filling in?

What age does your beard stop filling in? [THE DATA]

When you are growing a beard it just seems like for ever until it becomes a beard that you are happy with. If you are in the early stages of growing a beard, fear not – there are plenty of things you can do to help your beard grow strong and thick including waiting! I often joke that some of the worst issues with a beard can be resolved simply by waiting. If, on the other hand, you are at the early stages of beard growth and puberty you may have a significant time to wait. In this article we are going to go over all of the things you need to know about beards and age. I have also done some research on online forums and gathered all of the ages at which people said their beard stopped filling in.

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Do beards prevent acne

Do beards prevent acne? [THE SURPRISING SCIENCE]

Acne is one of the most common dermatological issues that teenagers face. Acne is found to affect industrialised countries much more than developing countries. And acne is incredibly low in certain ethnic groups. But is this to do with the fact that these ethnic groups can grow a beard? Is it that these developing countries are not subject to the same chemical environment as in industrialised countries? Or, is it simply that growing a beard is able to influence the amount of acne that develops? In this article I have gathered together the science and research which exists to answer this question: do beards prevent acne?

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Why does my beard look Amish

Why does my beard look Amish? Five FIXES!

As teenage boys are growing out their beard it can very quickly end up looking Amish. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing but in a world which is very judgemental it can very quickly mean that you are no longer happy with your beard.

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How do I stop my beard from breaking

How do I stop my beard from breaking? Simple FIXES!

As your beard hair gets longer you may notice that it is harder and harder to properly condition and maintain your hair. Stopping your beard from breaking is something that is easy to achieve with a simple beard maintenance routine and the right products. Over the last few years I have been trying out a range of different routines and product combinations to properly hydrate and condition/nourish my beard hair. Of course, the routine I have created for my beard may not be the perfect option for you as your beard will require different products and focus than mine. In this article, we are going to go over all of the important aspects of how to stop your beard from breaking as well as coming up with a definitive answer to the question: how do I stop my beard from breaking? You’ll be pleased to know it is simpler than you think…

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Beard travel tips

Beard travel tips – Secrets while away from home!

I have recently returned from a large road trip where I covered 5000 km of outback Australia. During that time I had to look after my beard in a completely different way to what I am used to. Not only was there a significantly different climate to what I’m used to maintaining my beard in but there was also the limitations of access to the creature comforts of home which I am sure to make my beard much better. In this article, I’m going to share with you everything that I learnt whilst travelling and trying to maintain my beard as best as possible. Here are my best beard travel tips!

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Why are beard hairs so thick

Why are beard hairs so thick? [answers from science]

It’s something that a lot of bearded men have wondered at some point. Why are beard hairs so thick? Compared to other hairs on your body beard hair is incredibly thick, coarse and wavy. There have been many attempts at coming up with an answer for this question. Is it to do with evolution? Are there different types of proteins in beard hair? Or is it a case of thicker hair from shaving? By the way is definitely not the last one. In this article we are going to go over all of the reasons why beard hairs are so thick and look at the science behind the thickness of hairs that grow on your body.

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